3-Methoxy-4-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester
[CAS# 3556-83-0]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Ester >> Methyl ester compound
• Name: 3-Methoxy-4-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester
• Synonyms: Methyl 3-methoxy-4-methylbenzoate; Methyl 4-methyl-3-(methyloxy)benzoate
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₂O₃
• Molecular Weight: 180.20
• CAS Registry Number: 3556-83-0
• EC Number: 609-142-3

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.7 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.075±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 46-48 ºC^**
• Boiling point: 138-142 ºC (20 Torr)^**
• Flash point: 101.8±16.4 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** El'tsov, A. V.; Zhurnal Organicheskoi Khimii 1965, V1(10), P1815-27.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312