2-Methylanisole (C8H10O)

2-Methylanisole (C8H10O; CAS 578-58-5) is a practical retrosynthesis target. 2-Methylanisole presents a C8 framework, aromatic rings. Open AI route search in one click below.

Target: 2-Methylanisole
CAS: 578-58-5
Formula: C8H10O
Approx. MW: 122.17
SMILES: COc1ccccc1C
PubChem CID: 33637
Approx. carbons: C8

2-Methylanisole structure

Properties

IUPAC name: 1-methoxy-2-methylbenzene
Common names: 2-Methylanisole; 578-58-5; 1-Methoxy-2-methylbenzene; o-Methylanisole; 2-Methoxytoluene; o-Methoxytoluene; o-Cresol methyl ether; BENZENE, 1-METHOXY-2-METHYL-; o-Cresyl methyl ether; Methyl o-tolyl ether
Molecular weight: 122.16
Exact mass: 122.07
InChIKey: DTFKRVXLBCAIOZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting point: -34.1 °C
Boiling point: 170.00 to 172.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Density: 0.983-0.986 (15.5 °C)

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of 2-Methylanisole?

2-Methylanisole has molecular formula C8H10O. Molecular weight about 122.17 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of 2-Methylanisole?

The CAS Registry Number for 2-Methylanisole is 578-58-5.

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References & tools

ChemicalHelper Reaction — AI retrosynthesis with optional library evidence.
PubChem — compound identifiers and structure depictions (NIH/NCBI).
Related: AiZynthFinder / synthesis planning literature for computer-aided retrosynthesis.