Methoxytoluenes (methylanisoles or cresyl methyl ethers) are a group of three

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s with the formula CH₃OC₆H₄CH₃. They consist of a disubstituted

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ring with

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and one

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. All three are colorless flammable liquids which are soluble in organic solvents but poorly soluble in water. They are not of major commercial interest although they are precursors to the corresponding methoxybenzoic acids and methoxybenzaldehydes.

Chemical properties

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References

Phenol ethers Alkyl-substituted benzenes C

Chemical properties

See also

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