3,4,5-Trimethoxy benzoic acid

Synonym(s):Gallic acid trimethyl ether;Trimethylgallic acid

CAS NO.：118-41-2
Empirical Formula: C10H12O5
Molecular Weight: 212.2
MDL number: MFCD00002501
EINECS: 204-248-2
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-03-10 17:18:44

3,4,5-Trimethoxy benzoic acid Structural

What is 3,4,5-Trimethoxy benzoic acid?

Physical properties

3,4,5-Trimethoxy benzoic acid is a white to beige fine crystalline powder.

The Uses of 3,4,5-Trimethoxy benzoic acid

3,4,5-Trimethoxybenzoic acid is used as intermediates in medicine and organic synthesis. It acts as a metabolite of trimebutine. It is widely used in making dyes and inks, photographic developers and used as astringents in medically.

The Uses of 3,4,5-Trimethoxy benzoic acid

A metabolite of Trimebutine (T795605).

Definition

ChEBI: A benzoic acid derivative carrying 3-, 4- and 5-methoxy substituents.

Properties of 3,4,5-Trimethoxy benzoic acid

Melting point:	168-171 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	225-227 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.3006 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.5140 (estimate)
Flash point:	225-226°C/10mm
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
pka	4.23±0.10(Predicted)
form	Liquid
color	Clear colorless to yellow
Water Solubility	SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE
BRN	884655
CAS DataBase Reference	118-41-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Benzoic acid, 3,4,5-trimethoxy-(118-41-2)
EPA Substance Registry System	Benzoic acid, 3,4,5-trimethoxy- (118-41-2)

Safety information for 3,4,5-Trimethoxy benzoic acid

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.