Methyl (4-carboxyphenyl)acetate
[CAS# 87524-66-1]

Identification

• Name: Methyl (4-carboxyphenyl)acetate
• Synonyms: 4-[(Methoxycarbonyl)methyl]benzoic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₀O₄
• Molecular Weight: 194.18
• CAS Registry Number: 87524-66-1
• EC Number: 824-080-9

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (3.9 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.254±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 136 ºC^**

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

^** Banerjee, Amalendu; Journal of the Indian Chemical Society 1987, V64(1), P34-7.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

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