Description
Methyl Piperonylate (CAS 326-56-7) is a high-purity organic ester with the molecular formula C9H8O4, widely utilized in research and industrial applications. This compound, also known as methyl 1,3-benzodioxole-5-carboxylate, features a benzodioxole core functionalized with a methyl ester group, making it a versatile intermediate in synthetic chemistry. With a purity grade of ≥98%, our Methyl Piperonylate is rigorously tested via GC/MS and NMR to ensure consistency and reliability for sensitive applications. It is supplied in amber glass vials under inert conditions to prevent degradation. Ideal for use in pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and agrochemical synthesis, this compound offers excellent solubility in organic solvents like ethanol, DMSO, and dichloromethane.
Properties
- CAS Number: 326-56-7
- Complexity: 204
- IUPAC Name: methyl 1,3-benzodioxole-5-carboxylate
- InChI: InChI=1S/C9H8O4/c1-11-9(10)6-2-3-7-8(4-6)13-5-12-7/h2-4H,5H2,1H3
- InChI Key: QCHGUEIECOASJU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 180.04225873
- Molecular Formula: C9H8O4
- Molecular Weight: 180.16
- SMILES: COC(=O)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)OCO2
- Topological: 44.8
- Monoisotopic Mass: 180.04225873
- Synonyms: Methyl 1,3-benzodioxole-5-carboxylate, Methyl piperonylate, methyl benzo[d][1,3]dioxole-5-carboxylate, Methyl 3,4-methylenedioxybenzoate, 1,3-Benzodioxole-5-carboxylic acid, methyl ester, VAB2E5C0S5, EINECS 206-309-9, NSC 21790, NSC-21790, UNII-VAB2E5C0S5, AI3-30387, DTXSID2059809, METHYL BENZO(D)DIOXOLE-5-CARBOXYLATE, METHYL BENZO(D)(1,3)DIOXOLE-5-CARBOXYLATE, DTXCID1038539, 206-309-9, qchgueiecoasju-uhfffaoysa-n, 326-56-7, methyl 2H-1,3-benzodioxole-5-carboxylate, Piperonylic acid, methyl ester, MFCD00030273, SCHEMBL133049, CHEMBL2252109, AAA32656, NSC21790, SBB089638, STK411796, methyl 1,3-dioxaindane-5-carboxylate, AKOS000295899, s11673, Methyl 1,3-benzodioxole-5-carboxylate #, SY168023, DB-068673, CS-0134599, NS00029315, ST45163443, EN300-28653, 7W-0842, methyl 2H-benzo[3,4-d]1,3-dioxolane-5-carboxylate, methyl 2H-benzo[3,4-d]1,3-dioxolene-5-carboxylate, Q63398896, Z18362703
Application
Methyl Piperonylate serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules with benzodioxole scaffolds. It is also employed in fragrance formulation, contributing to sweet, woody, and balsamic olfactory profiles. Researchers utilize this compound in agrochemical studies for designing novel pesticides and herbicides due to its structural versatility.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H302 (97.4%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P264, P264+P265, P270, P280, P301+P317, P305+P351+P338, P330, P337+P317, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Acute Tox. 4 (97.4%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
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