Description
Methyl 2-methoxy-4-methylbenzoate (CAS No. 81245-24-1) is a high-purity organic ester compound with the molecular formula C10H12O3. This specialty chemical is widely utilized in pharmaceutical research, fragrance synthesis, and organic synthesis due to its unique aromatic and ester functional groups. With a molecular weight of 180.20 g/mol, it offers excellent stability and compatibility in various reaction conditions. Ideal for researchers and scientists, this compound is rigorously tested for purity and consistency, ensuring reliable performance in advanced applications. Available in multiple packaging options to suit laboratory-scale and industrial needs.
Properties
- CAS Number: 81245-24-1
- Complexity: 179
- IUPAC Name: methyl 2-methoxy-4-methyl-benzoate
- InChI: InChI=1S/C10H12O3/c1-7-4-5-8(10(11)13-3)9(6-7)12-2/h4-6H,1-3H3
- InChI Key: LHNVKRSDQCCHEK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 180.078644241
- Molecular Formula: C10H12O3
- Molecular Weight: 180.20
- SMILES: CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)C(=O)OC)OC
- Topological: 35.5
- Monoisotopic Mass: 180.078644241
- Synonyms: methyl 2-methoxy-4-methylbenzoate, 81245-24-1, DTXSID401001869, 50-85-1-BDMS-Me, 2Me, DTXCID301428810, 963-956-6, lhnvkrsdqcchek-uhfffaoysa-n, Benzoic acid, methoxy-4-methyl-, methyl ester, MFCD07782177, 2-Methoxy-4-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester, SCHEMBL136101, SCHEMBL1119462, methyl 2-methoxy-4-methybenzoate, methyl 4-methyl-2-methoxybenzoate, CS-M1058, methyl 2-methoxy-4-methyl-benzoate, CL9025, AKOS000297423, FS-1795, SY063984, DB-005446, EN300-138765
Application
Methyl 2-methoxy-4-methylbenzoate is commonly employed as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Its aromatic and ester functionalities make it valuable in the development of fragrances and flavoring agents. Researchers also utilize this compound in organic synthesis for constructing complex molecular architectures. Additionally, it serves as a precursor in material science for designing specialized polymers and coatings.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- 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, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (100%)
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