Methyl 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate, 98%

Description

CAS: 5597-50-2 | C10H12O3 | 180.203 g/mol

Useful synthetic intermediate. It can be used to prepare potent and orally available G protein-coupled receptor 40 agonists as potential antidiabetic agents. May be used in the enzymatic coupling of saccharides to protein.

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Applications
Useful synthetic intermediate. It can be used to prepare potent and orally available G protein-coupled receptor 40 agonists as potential antidiabetic agents. May be used in the enzymatic coupling of saccharides to protein.

Solubility
Soluble in chloroform and methanol.

Notes
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed container. With adequate ventilation. Store away from oxidizing agent.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 5597-50-2
• Molecular Formula: C10H12O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 180.203
• MDL Number: MFCD00071577
• InChI Key: XRAMJHXWXCMGJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 79706
• IUPAC Name: methyl 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoate
• SMILES: COC(=O)CCC1=CC=C(C=C1)O

• Melting Point: 39°C to 41°C (literature)
• Color: White
• Boiling Point: 108°C (11 mmHg)
• Flash Point: >113°C (235°F)
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 2211073
• Synonym: methyl 3-4-hydroxyphenyl propionate, methyl 3-4-hydroxyphenyl propanoate, benzenepropanoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, methyl ester, unii-wat13au7xb, methyl3-4-hydroxyphenyl propionate, wat13au7xb, hydrocinnamic acid, p-hydroxy-, methyl ester, 3-4-hydroxyphenyl propionic acid methyl ester, methyl 3-p-hydroxyphenyl propionate, 3-4'-hydroxyphenyl-propionic acid-ome
• Solubility Information: Soluble in chloroform and methanol.
• Formula Weight: 180.2
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only