Methyl 3,4-dimethylbenzoate, 98%, Thermo Scientific™

Description

This Thermo Scientific brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific.

Applications
It is used to produce 3,4-Dimethyl-benzyl alcohol.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 38404-42-1
• Molecular Formula: C10H12O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 164.204
• MDL Number: MFCD00219861
• InChI Key: PTSSKYUSCIALKU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 3,4-dimethylbenzoic acid methyl ester, benzoic acid, 3,4-dimethyl-, methyl ester, acmc-20akhv, 4-methoxycarbonyl-o-xylene, #, methyl ester of 3,4-dimethylbenzoic acid
• PubChem CID: 520902
• IUPAC Name: methyl 3,4-dimethylbenzoate
• SMILES: CC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C(=O)OC)C

• Melting Point: 35°C to 37°C
• Quantity: 50 g
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 164.21
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl 3,4-dimethylbenzoate

Safety and Handling

TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS