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Sigma-Aldrich

Methyl 3-methoxy-4-methylbenzoate

96%

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Linear Formula:
CH3OC6H3(CH3)CO2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
180.20
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

96%

mp

50-54 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

COC(=O)c1ccc(C)c(OC)c1

InChI

1S/C10H12O3/c1-7-4-5-8(10(11)13-3)6-9(7)12-2/h4-6H,1-3H3

InChI key

LLEXCSBUSVRBCA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Methyl 3-methoxy-4-methylbenzoate can be prepared by reacting diazomethane with 3-methoxy-4-methylbenzoic acid in ether.

Packaging

Methyl 3-methoxy-4-methylbenzoate may be used in the synthesis of 3-methoxy-4-methylbenzyl alcohol and zafirlukast.

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Signal Word

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

closed cup

Flash Point(C)

closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Synthesis of Zafirlukast.
Wei LI and Qi N.
Chinese Journal of Pharmaceuticals / Chung-kuo i yao kung yeh tsa chih, 8, 001-001 (2004)
Synthesis of (?)-heritol, a sesquiterpene lactone belonging to the aromatic cadinane group.
Irie H, et al.
Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 38(7), 1852-1856 (1990)

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