3-Methyl-4-anisaldehyde

Synonym(s):3-Methyl-p-anisaldehyde;4-Methoxy-3-methylbenzaldehyde

CAS NO.：32723-67-4
Empirical Formula: C9H10O2
Molecular Weight: 150.17
MDL number: MFCD00003375
EINECS: 251-177-8
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-08-01 17:24:36

What is 3-Methyl-4-anisaldehyde?

Chemical properties

Clear pale yellow to green liquid

The Uses of 3-Methyl-4-anisaldehyde

4-Methoxy-3-methylbenzaldehyde was used in the preparation of (4-methoxy-3-methylphenyl)-2-nitroalkene.

What are the applications of Application

3-Methyl-p-anisaldehyde is a useful synthesis reagent

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 49, p. 1078, 1984 DOI: 10.1021/jo00180a024

Synthesis

3-Methyl-4-anisaldehyde is prepared by Diazoreaction upon 4-Amino-3-methylbenzaldehyde, followed by Methylation with Dimethyl sulfate in weak aqueous alkali.

Properties of 3-Methyl-4-anisaldehyde

Boiling point:	80-85 °C/1 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.025 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.569
Flash point:	234 °F
storage temp.	Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	Chloroform, Ethyl Acetate
form	Oil
color	Clear Colorless
Specific Gravity	1.025
Odor	Sweet-balsamic, earthy-floral odor of considerable tenacity
BRN	2084045
CAS DataBase Reference	32723-67-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	3-Methyl-p-anisaldehyde(32723-67-4)

Safety information for 3-Methyl-4-anisaldehyde

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H227:Flammable liquids H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.