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Methyl m-toluate, 98%

Catalog No. AAA1089318
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Description

CAS: 99-36-5 | C9H10O2 | 150.177 g/mol

Methyl3-methylcyclohexanecarboxylate was prepared by hydrogenation of methyl m-toluate in acetic acid solvent over Adams catalyst. analysis for valproic acid (VA) in serum, for which we use a gas chromatograph equipped with a flame ionization detector, with methyl-m-toluate (MMT) as internal standard.

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Applications
Methyl3-methylcyclohexanecarboxylate was prepared by hydrogenation of methyl m-toluate in acetic acid solvent over Adams catalyst. analysis for valproic acid (VA) in serum, for which we use a gas chromatograph equipped with a flame ionization detector, with methyl-m-toluate (MMT) as internal standard.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

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

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 99-36-5
Molecular Formula C9H10O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 150.177
MDL Number MFCD00008436
InChI Key CPXCDEMFNPKOEF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym methyl m-toluate, methyl 3-toluate, benzoic acid, 3-methyl-, methyl ester, methyl m-methylbenzoate, meta-toluic acid, methyl ester, 3-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester, methyl-m-methyl benzoate, m-toluic acid, methyl ester, methyl3-methylbenzoate, m-toluic acid methyl ester
PubChem CID 7435
IUPAC Name methyl 3-methylbenzoate
SMILES CC1=CC=CC(=C1)C(=O)OC

Specifications

Density 1.062
Boiling Point 113°C (27 mmHg)
Flash Point 95°C (203°F)
Refractive Index 1.516
Quantity 50 g
Beilstein 2043574
Solubility Information Insoluble in water.
Formula Weight 150.18
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material Methyl m-toluate

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 202-753-2
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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