4-Methoxybenzeneacetic acid methyl ester
[CAS# 23786-14-3]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Ester >> Methyl ester compound
• Name: 4-Methoxybenzeneacetic acid methyl ester
• Synonyms: (4-Methoxyphenyl)acetic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-anisoleacetate; Methyl 4-methoxybenzeneacetate
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₂O₃
• Molecular Weight: 180.20
• CAS Registry Number: 23786-14-3
• EC Number: 245-886-1

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (2.5 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.083±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Boiling point: 158 ºC (19 Torr)^**
• Flash point: 100.4±15.0 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2013 ACD/Labs)

^** Kindler, Karl; Berichte der Deutschen Chemischen Gesellschaft [Abteilung] B: Abhandlungen 1941, V74B, P315-21.

Safety Data

• Risk Codes: R10

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	3	H226
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319

• Transport Information: UN 3272 3/PG 3