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Linear Formula:
C6H5COOCH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
136.15
Beilstein:
1072099
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
vapor density
4.68 (vs air)
Quality Level
vapor pressure
<1 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Assay
99%
form
liquid
refractive index
n20/D 1.516 (lit.)
bp
198-199 °C (lit.)
mp
−12 °C (lit.)
solubility
H2O: soluble 2.1 g/L at 20 °C
density
1.088 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
SMILES string
COC(=O)c1ccccc1
InChI
1S/C8H8O2/c1-10-8(9)7-5-3-2-4-6-7/h2-6H,1H3
InChI key
QPJVMBTYPHYUOC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
Methyl benzoate is a volatile aromatic ester compound widely used in perfumery industries. It is naturally occurring in guava, mango, and kiwifruit.
Application
Methyl benzoate (C6H5CO2CH3) can be utilized as a precursor for:
- Selective synthesis of benzaldehyde using supported manganese oxide catalysts.;
- Preparation of benzophenone derivatives by reacting with aryl compounds via Friedel-Crafts acylation.
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Repr. 2
Storage Class Code
10 - Combustible liquids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
170.6 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup
Flash Point(C)
77 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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