26dimethoxyphenylene

2,6-dimethoxyphenylene is an organic compound with the chemical formula C8H10O2. It is a derivative of benzene, a six-carbon aromatic ring, with two methoxy groups (OCH3) attached at the 2 and 6 positions of the ring. Structurally, it can be considered a substituted benzene where the hydrogen atoms at positions 2 and 6 have been replaced by methoxy groups. Its molecular weight is approximately 154.16 g/mol. The compound is a solid at room temperature and typically appears as a white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solubility characteristics depend on the solvent, but it is generally soluble in many organic solvents. 2,6-dimethoxyphenylene can be synthesized through various organic chemistry routes, often involving the modification of phenolic compounds. It finds limited direct application but can serve as an intermediate or building block in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, or specialty materials. The presence of the electron-donating methoxy groups influences the reactivity of the aromatic ring. Further research into its specific chemical properties and potential applications is ongoing.