Methyl 4-phenylbenzoate

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Methyl 4-phenylbenzoate Structure
Methyl 4-phenylbenzoate structure
Common Name Methyl 4-phenylbenzoate
CAS Number 720-75-2 Molecular Weight 212.24400
Density 1.048g/cm3 Boiling Point 307.8ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C14H12O2 Melting Point 118°C
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 132.7ºC

 Names

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

Name Methyl biphenyl-4-carboxylate
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 1.048g/cm3
Boiling Point 307.8ºC at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 118°C
Molecular Formula C14H12O2
Molecular Weight 212.24400
Flash Point 132.7ºC
Exact Mass 212.08400
PSA 26.30000
LogP 3.14020
Index of Refraction 1.517
InChIKey GATUGNVDXMYTJX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES COC(=O)c1ccc(-c2ccccc2)cc1
Storage condition 2-8°C

 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 4-biphenylcarboxylate
Synonyms:

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

Section3. Composition/information on ingredients.
Ingredient name:Methyl 4-biphenylcarboxylate
CAS number:720-75-2

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:C14H12O2
Molecular weight:212.2

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.

Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
Hazard Codes Xi
Safety Phrases S22-S24/25
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 3
HS Code 2916399090

 Customs

This table shows customs‑related data including HS‑code, tariff and regulatory conditions for import and export.

HS Code 2916399090
Summary 2916399090 other aromatic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0%

 Methyl 4-phenylbenzoateBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: NCI human tumor cell line growth inhibition assay. Data for the MCF7 Non-Small Cell L...
Source: DTP/NCI
Target: N/A
External Id: MCF7_OneDose
Name: NCI human tumor cell line growth inhibition assay. Data for the IGROV1 Non-Small Cell...
Source: DTP/NCI
Target: N/A
External Id: IGROV1_OneDose
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 Synonyms

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

MFCD00017200
EINECS 211-954-4
Methyl 4-phenylbenzoate

 Methyl 4-phenylbenzoate | FAQ

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

Q: What is the English name of Methyl biphenyl-4-carboxylate?
A: The English name of Methyl biphenyl-4-carboxylate is Methyl biphenyl-4-carboxylate.
Q: What is the InChIKey of Methyl biphenyl-4-carboxylate?
A: InChIKey of Methyl biphenyl-4-carboxylate is GATUGNVDXMYTJX-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What are the downstream products of Methyl biphenyl-4-carboxylate?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of Methyl biphenyl-4-carboxylate: 3597-91-9;50673-88-6;92-92-2;92-52-4;259-79-0;246-92-4;208-96-8;34352-74-4;2369-31-5.
Q: What is the molecular weight of Methyl biphenyl-4-carboxylate?
A: Molecular weight of Methyl biphenyl-4-carboxylate is 212.24400.
Q: What is the melting point of Methyl biphenyl-4-carboxylate?
A: Melting point of Methyl biphenyl-4-carboxylate is 118°C.
Q: What English synonyms does Methyl biphenyl-4-carboxylate have?
A: English synonyms of Methyl biphenyl-4-carboxylate: MFCD00017200, EINECS 211-954-4, Methyl 4-phenylbenzoate.
Q: What is the LogP of Methyl biphenyl-4-carboxylate?
A: LogP of Methyl biphenyl-4-carboxylate is 3.14020.
Q: What is the CAS number of Methyl biphenyl-4-carboxylate?
A: CAS number of Methyl biphenyl-4-carboxylate is 720-75-2.
Q: What are the upstream materials of Methyl biphenyl-4-carboxylate?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of Methyl biphenyl-4-carboxylate: 1126-46-1;2996-92-1;619-42-1;98-80-6;960-16-7;99768-12-4;100-63-0;619-44-3;71-43-2;67-56-1.
Q: What is the safety information for Methyl biphenyl-4-carboxylate?
A: Safety information for Methyl biphenyl-4-carboxylate: S22-S24/25.

 Methyl 4-phenylbenzoatefactory

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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