4-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester
[CAS# 42113-13-3]

Identification

• Name: 4-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester
• Synonyms: Methyl 3-methyl-4-hydroxybenzoate; Methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₀O₃
• Molecular Weight: 166.17
• CAS Registry Number: 42113-13-3
• EC Number: 895-188-1

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (2.5 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.169±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 124-125 ºC^**
• Boiling point: 282.9±20.0 ºC (760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Flash point: 122.2±14.5 ºC, Calc.^*

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

^** Yoon, T. P.; Science of Synthesis 2006, V20b, P1285-1304.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

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