2,6-Dimethoxybenzoic acid

Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₀O₄
Molar mass: 182.1733 g/mol
Density:1.214 g/cm³    
Flash Point:126.5 °C 
Boiling Point:314.5 °C at 760 mmHg      
Melting point:185-187 °C
Index of Refraction:1.532 
Vapour Pressure: 0.000197 mmHg at 25°C
Water solubility: 0.35 g/100 mL (25 °C)
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
Structure of 2,6-Dimethoxybenzoic acid (CAS NO.1466-76-8):
                                
IUPAC Name: 2,6-Dimethoxybenzoic acid
Canonical SMILES: COC1=C(C(=CC=C1)OC)C(=O)O
InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10O4/c1-12-6-4-3-5-7(13-2)8(6)9(10)11/h3-5H,1-2H3,(H,10,11)
InChIKey: MBIZFBDREVRUHY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Product Category of 2,6-Dimethoxybenzoic acid (CAS NO.1466-76-8): Aromatic Carboxylic Acids, Amides, Anilides, Anhydrides & Salts;Carbonyl Compounds

 2,6-Dimethoxybenzoic acid (CAS NO.1466-76-8) is used as the intermediate of miticide : Benzene Propargite , and is also used as the pharmaceutical intermediate.

 2,6-Dimethoxybenzoic acid (CAS NO.1466-76-8) hasn't been listed as a carcinogen by NTP, IARC, ACGIH, or CA Prop 65. And the toxicological properties have not been fully investigated. You can see actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

Hazard Codes: Xi,Xn
Risk Statements:
22:  Harmful if swallowed 
36:  Irritating to the eyes
37:  Irritating to the respiratory system
38:  Irritating to the skin
Safety Statements:
26:  In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
36:  Wear suitable protective clothing 
37:  Wear suitable gloves
39:  Wear eye/face protection

 2,6-Dimethoxybenzoic acid , its cas register number is 1466-76-8. It also can be called Benzoic acid, 2,6-dimethoxy- . It is hazardous, so the first aid measures and others should be known. Such as: When on the skin: first, should flush skin with plenty of water immediately for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing. Secondly, get medical aid. Or in the eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Then get medical aid soon. While, it's inhaled: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. Give artificial respiration while not breathing. When breathing is difficult, give oxygen. And as soon as to get medical aid. Then you have the ingesting of the product: Wash mouth out with water, and get medical aid immediately. Notes to physician: Treat supportively and symptomatically.
In addition, 2,6-Dimethoxybenzoic acid (CAS NO.1466-76-8) is not compatible with strong oxidizing agents, and you must not take it with incompatible materials. And also prevent it to broken down into hazardous decomposition products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.