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  <version>1.0</version>
  <creation_date>2016-05-19 03:55:50 UTC</creation_date>
  <update_date>2026-08-17 23:54:36 UTC</update_date>
  <accession/>
  <common_name>Benzoic acid, 2,4-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethyl-, methyl ester</common_name>
  <class>SmallMolecule</class>
  <description>Benzoic acid, 2,4-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethyl-, methyl ester is an organic compound with the formula C10H12O4 and an average molecular weight of 196.20 g/mol. Benzoic acid, 2,4-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethyl-, methyl ester belongs to the benzoic acids and derivatives, a subclass of benzene and substituted derivatives within the organic compounds.

Industrially, this compound is used as a fragrance, as well as a flavouring and nutrient. It has been recorded in two sources: indoor air, specifically within air, dust and atmospheric transport, and discharge lamps used in electrical and electronic equipment. The recorded route of exposure for this substance is inhalation.</description>
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  <synonyms>
    <synonym>Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoate</synonym>
    <synonym>methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoate</synonym>
  </synonyms>
  <chemical_formula>C10H12O4</chemical_formula>
  <average_molecular_weight>196.202</average_molecular_weight>
  <monisotopic_moleculate_weight>196.073558866</monisotopic_moleculate_weight>
  <iupac_name>methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoate</iupac_name>
  <traditional_iupac>methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoate</traditional_iupac>
  <cas_registry_number>4707-47-5</cas_registry_number>
  <smiles>COC(=O)C1=C(C)C=C(O)C(C)=C1O</smiles>
  <inchi>InChI=1S/C10H12O4/c1-5-4-7(11)6(2)9(12)8(5)10(13)14-3/h4,11-12H,1-3H3</inchi>
  <inchikey>UUQHKWMIDYRWHH-UHFFFAOYSA-N</inchikey>
  <taxonomy>
    <kingdom>Organic compounds</kingdom>
    <super_class>Benzenoids</super_class>
    <class>Benzene and substituted derivatives</class>
    <sub_class>Benzoic acids and derivatives</sub_class>
    <direct_parent>p-Hydroxybenzoic acid alkyl esters</direct_parent>
    <alternate_parents>
      <alternative_parent>1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoids</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>1-hydroxy-4-unsubstituted benzenoids</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>Benzoyl derivatives</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>Hydrocarbon derivatives</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>Meta cresols</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>Methyl esters</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>Organic oxides</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>Organooxygen compounds</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>Ortho cresols</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>Resorcinols</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>Salicylic acid and derivatives</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>Vinylogous acids</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>o-Hydroxybenzoic acid esters</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>p-Xylenes</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>p-Xylenols</alternative_parent>
    </alternate_parents>
    <substituents>
      <substituent>1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoid</substituent>
      <substituent>1-hydroxy-4-unsubstituted benzenoid</substituent>
      <substituent>Aromatic homomonocyclic compound</substituent>
      <substituent>Benzoyl</substituent>
      <substituent>Carboxylic acid derivative</substituent>
      <substituent>Carboxylic acid ester</substituent>
      <substituent>Dihydroxybenzoic acid</substituent>
      <substituent>Hydrocarbon derivative</substituent>
      <substituent>M-cresol</substituent>
      <substituent>Methyl ester</substituent>
      <substituent>Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives</substituent>
      <substituent>O-cresol</substituent>
      <substituent>O-hydroxybenzoic acid ester</substituent>
      <substituent>Organic oxide</substituent>
      <substituent>Organic oxygen compound</substituent>
      <substituent>Organooxygen compound</substituent>
      <substituent>P-hydroxybenzoic acid alkyl ester</substituent>
      <substituent>P-xylene</substituent>
      <substituent>P-xylenol</substituent>
      <substituent>Phenol</substituent>
      <substituent>Resorcinol</substituent>
      <substituent>Salicylic acid or derivatives</substituent>
      <substituent>Vinylogous acid</substituent>
      <substituent>Xylene</substituent>
      <substituent>Xylenol</substituent>
    </substituents>
    <molecular_framework>Aromatic homomonocyclic compounds</molecular_framework>
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  </taxonomy>
  <status>Detected and Not Quantified</status>
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      <value>methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoate</value>
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      <value>C10H12O4</value>
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      <value>InChI=1S/C10H12O4/c1-5-4-7(11)6(2)9(12)8(5)10(13)14-3/h4,11-12H,1-3H3</value>
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