Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate

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Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate Structure
Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate structure
Common Name Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate
CAS Number 3556-86-3 Molecular Weight 166.17400
Density 1.169 g/cm3 Boiling Point 352.6ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C9H10O3 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 181.2ºC

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate
Synonym More Synonyms

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.169 g/cm3
Boiling Point 352.6ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C9H10O3
Molecular Weight 166.17400
Flash Point 181.2ºC
Exact Mass 166.06300
PSA 46.53000
LogP 1.48720
InChIKey GCSINTLJUNXLLU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES COC(=O)c1ccc(C)c(O)c1

 MSDS

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

Material Safety Data Sheet

Section1. Identification of the substance
Product Name: Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate
Synonyms:

Section2. Hazards identification
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin, and if swallowed.

Section3. Composition/information on ingredients.
Ingredient name:Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate
CAS number:3556-86-3

Section4. First aid measures
Skin contact:Immediately wash skin with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Eye contact:Immediately wash skin with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate
flushing of the eyes by separating the eyelids with fingers. If irritation persists, seek medical
attention.
Inhalation:Remove to fresh air. In severe cases or if symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
Ingestion:Wash out mouth with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.

Section5. Fire fighting measures
In the event of a fire involving this material, alone or in combination with other materials, use dry
powder or carbon dioxide extinguishers. Protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus
should be worn.

Section6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions: Wear suitable personal protective equipment which performs satisfactorily and meets local/state/national
standards.
Respiratory precaution:Wear approved mask/respirator
Hand precaution:Wear suitable gloves/gauntlets
Skin protection:Wear suitable protective clothing
Eye protection:Wear suitable eye protection
Methods for cleaning up: Mix with sand or similar inert absorbent material, sweep up and keep in a tightly closed container
for disposal. See section 12.
Environmental precautions: Do not allow material to enter drains or water courses.

Section7. Handling and storage
Handling:This product should be handled only by, or under the close supervision of, those properly qualified
in the handling and use of potentially hazardous chemicals, who should take into account the fire,
health and chemical hazard data given on this sheet.
Store in closed vessels.
Storage:

Section8. Exposure Controls / Personal protection
Engineering Controls: Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Personal protective equipment: Wear laboratory clothing, chemical-resistant gloves and safety goggles.
General hydiene measures: Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Section9. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance:Not specified
Boiling point:No data
No data
Melting point:
Flash point:No data
Density:No data
Molecular formula:C9H10O3
Molecular weight:166.2

Section10. Stability and reactivity
Conditions to avoid: Heat, flames and sparks.
Materials to avoid: Oxidizing agents.
Possible hazardous combustion products: Carbon monoxide.

Section11. Toxicological information
No data.

Section12. Ecological information
No data.

Section13. Disposal consideration
Arrange disposal as special waste, by licensed disposal company, in consultation with local waste
disposal authority, in accordance with national and regional regulations.

Section14. Transportation information
Non-harzardous for air and ground transportation.

Section15. Regulatory information
No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section
302, or have known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold reporting levels established by SARA
Title III, Section 313.


SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

HS Code 2918290000

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

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 Customs

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HS Code 2918290000
Summary HS: 2918290000 other carboxylic acids with phenol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) VAT:17.0% MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0%

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate
MFCD00213808

 Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the CAS number of Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate?
A: CAS number of Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate is 3556-86-3.
Q: What is the molecular weight of Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate?
A: Molecular weight of Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate is 166.17400.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate is 46.53000.
Q: What is the molecular formula of Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate?
A: Molecular formula of Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate is C9H10O3.
Q: What is the LogP of Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate?
A: LogP of Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate is 1.48720.
Q: What is the InChIKey of Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate?
A: InChIKey of Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate is GCSINTLJUNXLLU-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What English synonyms does Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate have?
A: English synonyms of Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate: methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate, MFCD00213808.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate?
A: SMILES notation of Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate is COC(=O)c1ccc(C)c(O)c1.
Q: What is the boiling point of Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate?
A: Boiling point of Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate is 352.6ºC at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the English name of Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate?
A: The English name of Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate is Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate.

 Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoatefactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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