Methyl 4-methoxysalicylate
Synonym(s):Methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoate
- CAS NO.:5446-02-6
- Empirical Formula: C9H10O4
- Molecular Weight: 182.17
- MDL number: MFCD00008424
- EINECS: 226-657-5
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-01-27 09:38:02

What is Methyl 4-methoxysalicylate?
Chemical properties
white to light yellow crystalline powder
The Uses of Methyl 4-methoxysalicylate
Methyl 4-methoxysalicylate (methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoate) was used in the enantioselective synthesis of (+)-coriandrone A and B, two bioactive natural products.
Properties of Methyl 4-methoxysalicylate
Melting point: | 50-53 °C (lit.) |
Boiling point: | 134°C 7mm |
Density | 1.1634 (rough estimate) |
refractive index | 1.4600 (estimate) |
Flash point: | >230 °F |
storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
pka | 9.38±0.10(Predicted) |
form | Crystalline Powder or Crystals |
color | White to light yellow |
Water Solubility | Soluble in acetone. Insoluble in water. |
BRN | 2691644 |
CAS DataBase Reference | 5446-02-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | Methyl 4-methoxysalicylate(5446-02-6) |
Safety information for Methyl 4-methoxysalicylate
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. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for Methyl 4-methoxysalicylate
InChIKey | ZICRWXFGZCVTBZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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