Description

Phenyl 2-methoxybenzoate (CAS No. 10268-71-0) is a high-purity ester compound with the molecular formula C₁₄H₁₂O₃. This aromatic ester, also known by its IUPAC name phenyl 2-methoxybenzoate, is characterized by its clear to pale-yellow appearance and is commonly supplied as a crystalline solid or in solution. It is widely utilized in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical research, and fragrance applications due to its stable chemical properties and compatibility with various reaction conditions. With a molecular weight of 228.24 g/mol, this compound is stored under inert conditions to ensure long-term stability. Ideal for researchers and industrial scientists seeking a reliable intermediate for esterification studies or functional group transformations.

Properties

• CAS Number: 10268-71-0
• Complexity: 246
• IUPAC Name: phenyl 2-methoxybenzoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H12O3/c1-16-13-10-6-5-9-12(13)14(15)17-11-7-3-2-4-8-11/h2-10H,1H3
• InChI Key: LZRFQYZCMVMADF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 228.078644241
• Molecular Formula: C14H12O3
• Molecular Weight: 228.24
• SMILES: COC1=CC=CC=C1C(=O)OC2=CC=CC=C2
• Topological: 35.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 228.078644241
• Synonyms: Phenyl 2-methoxybenzoate, 10268-71-0, Benzoic acid, 2-methoxy-, phenyl ester, o-Methoxybenzoic acid, phenyl ester, DTXSID80333722, DTXCID90284812, lzrfqyzcmvmadf-uhfffaoysa-n, Phenyl2-methoxybenzoate, 2-Methoxy-benzoic acid phenyl ester, phenyl o-methoxybenzoate, Phenyl 2-methoxybenzoate #, SCHEMBL2149614, SCHEMBL5685662, AKOS003503246, AC-21027, AS-63528, CS-0150315, D71157, SR-01000245006, SR-01000245006-1

Application

Phenyl 2-methoxybenzoate serves as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of fragrances and pharmaceutical precursors. Its methoxy and phenyl ester functionalities make it valuable for studying ester hydrolysis and transesterification reactions. Researchers also employ it as a model compound in spectroscopic analysis and reaction mechanism studies.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H317 (100%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
• H400 (100%): Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P272, P273, P280, P302+P352, P321, P333+P317, P362+P364, P391, and P501

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