4-METHOXY-2-METHYLBENZOIC ACID

CAS NO.：6245-57-4
Empirical Formula: C9H10O3
Molecular Weight: 166.17
MDL number: MFCD00020291
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-04-23 13:52:06

What is 4-METHOXY-2-METHYLBENZOIC ACID?

Chemical properties

White to slightly cream crystalline powder

The Uses of 4-METHOXY-2-METHYLBENZOIC ACID

4-Methoxy-2-methylbenzoic acid may be used in the synthesis of 4-methoxy-2-methylbenzoates of Y(III) and lanthanides (III) (La to Lu, excluding Pm). It may also be used to synthesize 4-methoxy-2-methylbenzoic acid hydrazide and 5-bromo-4-methoxy-2-methylbenzoic acid.

General Description

4-Methoxy-2-methylbenzoic acid (2-methylanisic acid) is a trisubstituted aromatic compound. It is a positional isomeric form of 2-methoxy-4-methylbenzoic acid. 4-Methoxy-2-methylbenzoic acid readily forms complexes with Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II) and Cd(II).

Properties of 4-METHOXY-2-METHYLBENZOIC ACID

Melting point:	177-181 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	143 °C(Press: 16 Torr)
Density	1.168±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form	powder to crystal
pka	4.32±0.25(Predicted)
color	White to Almost white

Safety information for 4-METHOXY-2-METHYLBENZOIC 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. 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.