Methyl hydrogen phthalate, 97%

Description

CAS: 4376-18-5 | C9H8O4 | 180.16 g/mol

Methyl hydrogen phthalate is used as a phthalate ester metabolite, linked to precocious puberty.

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Applications
Methyl hydrogen phthalate is used as a phthalate ester metabolite, linked to precocious puberty.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 4376-18-5
• Molecular Formula: C9H8O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 180.16
• MDL Number: MFCD00002466
• InChI Key: FNJSWIPFHMKRAT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-methoxycarbonyl benzoic acid, methyl hydrogen phthalate, monomethyl phthalate, mono-methyl phthalate, phthalic acid monomethyl ester, o-methoxycarbonyl benzoic acid, monomethyl 1,2-benzenedicarboxylate, phthalic acid, monomethyl ester, monomethylphthalate, unii-2stt6d18jr
• PubChem CID: 20392
• IUPAC Name: 2-methoxycarbonylbenzoic acid
• SMILES: COC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1C(O)=O

• Melting Point: 81°C to 84°C
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 2048766
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 180.16
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl hydrogen phthalate

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
EINECSNumber	224-476-6
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only