Description

Methyl Phenyl Carbonate (CAS No. 13509-27-8) is a high-purity organic carbonate ester with the molecular formula C₈H₈O₃. This compound is widely utilized in advanced chemical synthesis, particularly as a versatile intermediate in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and polymer production. Its unique structure, featuring both phenyl and methoxycarbonyl functional groups, enables selective reactivity in transesterification and carbonylative coupling reactions. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (GC) with controlled levels of residual solvents and moisture, making it ideal for sensitive applications. Supplied in amber glass bottles under inert gas to prevent degradation, this compound is a valuable tool for researchers exploring carbonate chemistry, green solvents, or non-phosgene polycarbonate routes.

Properties

• CAS Number: 13509-27-8
• Complexity: 127
• IUPAC Name: methyl phenyl carbonate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O3/c1-10-8(9)11-7-5-3-2-4-6-7/h2-6H,1H3
• InChI Key: XTBFPVLHGVYOQH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 152.047344113
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O3
• Molecular Weight: 152.15
• SMILES: COC(=O)OC1=CC=CC=C1
• Topological: 35.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 152.047344113
• Synonyms: Methyl phenyl carbonate, 13509-27-8, Carbonic acid, methyl phenyl ester, Phenyl methyl carbonate, phenyl methoxyformate, methylphenylcarbonate, MFCD04039782, SCHEMBL29250, SCHEMBL306038, SCHEMBL2236908, SCHEMBL3453964, SCHEMBL6972597, DTXSID80159247, AKOS028111050, DS-19692, CS-0115513, ST50824322, D71100

Application

Methyl phenyl carbonate serves as a key building block in the synthesis of unsymmetrical organic carbonates through transesterification reactions. It finds application as a phosgene-free carbonyl source in the preparation of pharmaceutical intermediates and specialty chemicals. Researchers employ this compound in developing novel polymer architectures, particularly in polycarbonate and polyurethane chemistry. Its reactivity as a methoxycarbonylation agent makes it valuable in catalytic transformations for fine chemical synthesis.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

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