3-Ethynylbenzoic acid methyl ester
[CAS# 10602-06-9]

Identification

• Name: 3-Ethynylbenzoic acid methyl ester
• Synonyms: 3-Methoxycarbonylphenylacetylene; Methyl 3-ethynylbenzoate
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₈O₂
• Molecular Weight: 160.17
• CAS Registry Number: 10602-06-9
• EC Number: 688-935-6

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.18 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.11±0.1 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 53.5-55 ºC^**
• Boiling point: 251.1±23.0 ºC (760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Flash point: 98.0±20.0 ºC, Calc.^*

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

^** Havens, Stephen J.; Journal of Organic Chemistry 1985, V50(10), P1763-5.

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.	2A	H319