Methyl o-toluate
Synonym(s):Methyl o-toluate
- CAS NO.:89-71-4
- Empirical Formula: C9H10O2
- Molecular Weight: 150.17
- MDL number: MFCD00008428
- EINECS: 201-932-2
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-01-27 09:38:02

What is Methyl o-toluate?
Chemical properties
clear colorless liquid
The Uses of Methyl o-toluate
It has been used in the preparation of 2-(azidomethyl)benzoic acid.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Chemistry Letters, 15, p. 851, 1986
Tetrahedron Letters, 24, p. 5181, 1983 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)88391-4
General Description
Efficiency of reduction of methyl 2-methylbenzoate using different heterogeneous systems has been compared.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
Properties of Methyl o-toluate
Melting point: | <-50 °C |
Boiling point: | 207-208 °C (lit.) |
Density | 1.073 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
vapor pressure | 12.9Pa at 23℃ |
refractive index | 1.518-1.52 |
Flash point: | 82 °C |
storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
form | Liquid |
color | Clear colorless |
Odor | at 100.00 %. floral ylang orangeflower grape |
Water Solubility | Not miscible or difficult to mix in water. |
BRN | 2041846 |
CAS DataBase Reference | 89-71-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester(89-71-4) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Benzoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester (89-71-4) |
Safety information for Methyl o-toluate
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 |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. 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. |
Computed Descriptors for Methyl o-toluate
InChIKey | WVWZECQNFWFVFW-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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