2,4-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde

2,4-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde
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Names
IUPAC name
2,4-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde
Identifiers
613-45-6
ChemSpider 62390
EC Number 210-342-4
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Properties
C9H10O3
Molar mass 166.17 g/mol
Appearance white solid
Density 1.114 g/mL
Melting point 67 °C (153 °F; 340 K)
Boiling point 307.8 °C (586.0 °F; 581.0 K)
insoluble in water
Hazards
Main hazards Irritant
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

2,4-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde (DMBA) is a reagent used to specifically quantify phlorotannins. This product reacts specifically with 1,3-and 1,3,5-substituted phenols (e.g., phlorotannins) to form a colored product.[1]

References

  1. J. Lewis Stern, Ann E. Hagerman, Peter D. Steinberg, Frank C. Winter and James A. Estes. "A new assay for quantifying brown algal phlorotannins and comparisons to previous methods". Journal of Chemical Ecology, July 1996, Volume 22, Issue 7, pages 1273-1293, doi:10.1007/BF02266965.


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