Methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoate, 98%

Description

CAS: 5446-02-6 | C9H10O4 | 182.18 g/mol

Methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoate is used in the enantioselective synthesis of (+)-coriandrone A and B, two bioactive natural products.

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Applications
Methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoate is used in the enantioselective synthesis of (+)-coriandrone A and B, two bioactive natural products.

Solubility
Soluble in acetone. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 5446-02-6
• MDL Number: MFCD00008424

• Melting Point: 47°C to 51°C
• Boiling Point: 134°C (7 mmHg)
• Molecular Formula: C9H10O4
• Beilstein: 2691644
• Synonym: methyl 4-methoxysalicylate, 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzoic acid methyl ester, methyl-4-methoxysalicylate, benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-, methyl ester, 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester, 4-methoxysalicylic acid methyl ester, acmc-2097hp, methyl 2-hydroxy-p-anisate, ksc494a7p, 2-methoxycarbonyl-5-methoxyphenol
• Solubility Information: Soluble in acetone. Insoluble in water.
• InChI Key: ZICRWXFGZCVTBZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC1=CC(=C(C=C1)C(=O)OC)O
• IUPAC Name: methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoate
• Quantity: 10 g
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 182.18
• PubChem CID: 79523
• Formula Weight: 182.18
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Warning
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
EINECSNumber	226-657-5
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only