| Identification | |
| Name: | Methyl 4-methylbenzoate |
| Synonyms: | p-Toluicacid, methyl ester (6CI,8CI);4-(Methoxycarbonyl)toluene;4-Methylbenzoic acidmethyl ester; |
| CAS: | 99-75-2 |
| EINECS: | 202-784-1 |
| Molecular Formula: | C9H10O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 150.18 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C9H10O2/c1-7-3-5-8(6-4-7)9(10)11-2/h3-6H,1-2H3 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Density: | 1.06 |
| Stability: | Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions. |
| Refractive index: | 1.508 |
| Solubility: | <0.1 g/100 mL at 22 ºC in water |
| Appearance: | Opaque colorless to white shiny crystalline solid. Intense unpleasant odor. |
| Specification: |
Methyl 4-toluate (CAS NO.99-75-2) is also named as 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)toluene ; 4-09-00-01726 (Beilstein Handbook Reference) ; 4-Methylbenzoic acid methyl ester ; AI3-04243 ; BRN 1100609 ; CCRIS 6071 ; HSDB 5327 ; Methyl 4-methylbenzoate ; Methyl p-methylbenzoate ; Methyl p-toluate ; Methyl p-toluenecarboxylate ; Methyl-p-toluate ; NSC 24761 ; p(Methoxycarbonyl)toluene ; p-Carbomethoxytoluene . Methyl 4-toluate (CAS NO.99-75-2) is white low melting crystalline solid. It is an ester. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. |
| Report: |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| HS Code: | 29163900 |
| Storage Temperature: | Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. |
| Color: | CRYSTALS FROM AQ METHANOL OR PETROLEUM ETHER WHITE CRYSTALLINE SOLID |
| Usage: | Organic synthesis. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xi:Irritant
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