2-Methylphenyl propionate
[CAS# 7497-88-3]

Identification

• Name: 2-Methylphenyl propionate
• Synonyms: NSC 406850; NSC 6011; o-Cresol propionate; o-Cresyl propionate; o-Tolyl propanoate; o-Tolyl propionate
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 164.20
• CAS Registry Number: 7497-88-3

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.53 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.027±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Boiling point: 114 ºC (15 Torr)^**
• Flash point: 89.3±7.7 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2016 ACD/Labs)

^** Hercouet, A.; Tetrahedron 1981, V37(16), P2867-73.