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Atomfair Methyl 5-formyl-2-methylbenzoate C10H10O3 CAS 675148-96-6

Methyl 5-formyl-2-methylbenzoate (CAS No. 675148-96-6) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C10H10O3. This ester derivative features both a formyl and a methyl ester functional group on a substituted benzene ring, making it a versatile intermediate for synthetic organic chemistry and pharmaceutical research. Its IUPAC name, methyl 5-formyl-2-methylbenzoate , reflects its precise structural configuration. With a molecular weight of 178.18 g/mol, this compound is supplied as a fine, crystalline powder or solution, ensuring optimal handling and reactivity. Ideal for use in cross-coupling reactions, heterocyclic synthesis, and as a precursor for advanced materials, our product undergoes rigorous QC testing…

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Description

Methyl 5-formyl-2-methylbenzoate (CAS No. 675148-96-6) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C10H10O3. This ester derivative features both a formyl and a methyl ester functional group on a substituted benzene ring, making it a versatile intermediate for synthetic organic chemistry and pharmaceutical research. Its IUPAC name, methyl 5-formyl-2-methylbenzoate, reflects its precise structural configuration. With a molecular weight of 178.18 g/mol, this compound is supplied as a fine, crystalline powder or solution, ensuring optimal handling and reactivity. Ideal for use in cross-coupling reactions, heterocyclic synthesis, and as a precursor for advanced materials, our product undergoes rigorous QC testing (HPLC, NMR) to guarantee ≥98% purity. Store in a cool, dry place under inert conditions to maintain stability.

Properties

  • CAS Number: 675148-96-6
  • Complexity: 200
  • IUPAC Name: methyl 5-formyl-2-methyl-benzoate
  • InChI: InChI=1S/C10H10O3/c1-7-3-4-8(6-11)5-9(7)10(12)13-2/h3-6H,1-2H3
  • InChI Key: MIIQLLBCEKFYBZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • Exact Mass: 178.062994177
  • Molecular Formula: C10H10O3
  • Molecular Weight: 178.18
  • SMILES: CC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C=O)C(=O)OC
  • Topological: 43.4
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 178.062994177
  • Synonyms: methyl 5-formyl-2-methylbenzoate, 675148-96-6, Benzoic acid, 5-formyl-2-methyl-, methyl ester, MFCD21099506, SCHEMBL3509685, methyl5-formyl-2-methylbenzoate, MIIQLLBCEKFYBZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N, ACB14896, CL9389, AKOS027254819, AS-46324, DB-172394, CS-0153564, EN300-1670965

Application

Methyl 5-formyl-2-methylbenzoate serves as a key building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functionalized aromatic compounds. Its reactive formyl group enables participation in condensation and nucleophilic addition reactions, while the ester moiety allows further derivatization. Researchers utilize this compound in the development of bioactive molecules, fluorescent dyes, and coordination polymers. It is particularly valuable in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling methodologies and as a scaffold for heterocycle formation.

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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  • Strictly prohibited: Resale, repackaging, or formulation into commercial products.
  • Not approved for human/animal use, diagnostics, or manufacturing (including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, or consumer goods).

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