Description

Methyl 4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoate (CAS No. 6908-41-4) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₉H₁₀O₃, widely used in pharmaceutical synthesis, material science, and fine chemical applications. This white to off-white crystalline solid is characterized by its hydroxymethyl and ester functional groups, making it a versatile intermediate for esterification, polymerization, and cross-linking reactions. With a purity of ≥98%, it is ideal for research laboratories and industrial processes requiring precise chemical modifications. The product is packaged under inert conditions to ensure stability and longevity. Available in various quantities, it meets stringent quality control standards (GC/HPLC) and is supplied with comprehensive analytical data, including ¹H NMR and FTIR spectra for verification.

Properties

• CAS Number: 6908-41-4
• Complexity: 148
• IUPAC Name: methyl 4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10O3/c1-12-9(11)8-4-2-7(6-10)3-5-8/h2-5,10H,6H2,1H3
• InChI Key: VBWFYEFYHJRJER-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 166.062994177
• Molecular Formula: C9H10O3
• Molecular Weight: 166.17
• SMILES: COC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)CO
• Topological: 46.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 166.062994177
• Synonyms: Methyl 4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoate, Benzoic acid, 4-(hydroxymethyl)-, methyl ester, 4-Carbomethoxybenzyl alcohol, Methyl p-(hydroxymethyl)benzoate, EINECS 230-017-0, DTXSID4064501, p-Hydroxymethylbenzoic acid methyl ester, p-Toluic acid, .alpha.-hydroxy-, methyl ester, DTXCID8046450, p-Toluic acid, alpha-hydroxy-, methyl ester, 230-017-0, inchi=1/c9h10o3/c1-12-9(11)8-4-2-7(6-10)3-5-8/h2-5,10h,6h2,1h, vbwfyefyhjrjer-uhfffaoysa-n, 6908-41-4, 4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic Acid Methyl Ester, MFCD00009984, Methyl (4-hydroxymethyl)benzoate, methyl-4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoate, SCHEMBL63426, SCHEMBL96920, methyl 4-hydroxymethylbenzoate, Methyl p-Hydroxymethylbenzoate, methyl-4-hydroxymethylbenzoate, p-methoxycarbonylbenzyl alcohol, SCHEMBL129244, methyl 4-hydroxylmethylbenzoate, SCHEMBL5834013, ALBB-029044, AC2428, SBB059298, AKOS000249589, AS-8555, FH70263, methyl 4-hydroxymethylbenzenecarboxylate, 4-hydroxymethyl-benzoic acid methylester, 4-hydroxymethylbenzoic acid methyl ester, Methyl 4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoate, 98%, 4-hydroxymethyl-benzoic acid methyl ester, SY017674, DB-055222, CS-0130415, H0640, NS00036801, ST50405853, EN300-1229479, Z25262776, Methyl 4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoate;4-Carbomethoxybenzyl alcohol

Methyl 4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoate serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of liquid crystal polymers (LCPs) and photoresist materials. It is also utilized in pharmaceutical research for prodrug development due to its hydrolyzable ester group. Additionally, this compound finds applications in organic synthesis as a building block for dendrimers and cross-linking agents.

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

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (100%)

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