Methyl 4-methylbenzoate

CAS NO.：99-75-2
Empirical Formula: C9H10O2
Molecular Weight: 150.17
MDL number: MFCD00008441
EINECS: 202-784-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-11-28 16:31:44

What is Methyl 4-methylbenzoate?

Chemical properties

white low melting crystalline solid and/or

The Uses of Methyl 4-methylbenzoate

Organic synthesis.

The Uses of Methyl 4-methylbenzoate

Methyl p-toluate has been employesd as catalyst to investigate the effect of internal/external donor pair in high-yield catalysts for propylene polymerization.

What are the applications of Application

Methyl 4-methylbenzoate offers interesting and pleasant variations in the Methylbenzoate theme in Ylang-Ylang, and it introdums powerful, floral notes in soap and detergent perfumes or, thanks to its low cost, it may be used even in fragrances for masking of industrial odors.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 54, p. 1144, 1989 DOI: 10.1021/jo00266a028
Synthetic Communications, 20, p. 3273, 1990

General Description

Opaque colorless to white shiny crystalline solid. Intense unpleasant odor.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Methyl 4-methylbenzoate is an ester. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides.

Fire Hazard

Methyl 4-methylbenzoate is combustible.

Properties of Methyl 4-methylbenzoate

Melting point:	32-35 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	103-104 °C/15 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.06
vapor density	4.7 (vs air)
vapor pressure	1 mm Hg ( 39 °C)
refractive index	1.5002 (estimate)
Flash point:	90 °C
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)
form	Solid
color	White to Off-White Low Melting
Odor	Very tenacious, powerful, sweet anisic-floral odor with some resemblance to notes in Ylang-Ylang.
explosive limit	1-9.5%(V)
Water Solubility	<0.1 g/100 mL at 22 ºC
BRN	1100609
Dielectric constant	4.3（33℃）
Stability:	Unstable in Solution
CAS DataBase Reference	99-75-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Benzoic acid, 4-methyl-, methyl ester(99-75-2)
EPA Substance Registry System	Methyl-p-toluate (99-75-2)

Safety information for Methyl 4-methylbenzoate

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H303:Acute toxicity,oral 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.