Methyl vanillate

Synonym(s):Methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoate

pale yellow to beige powder and granules

Methyl Vanillate maintains antimicrobial properties due to the phenylpropanoid moiety in the structure.

Methyl vanillate is used to investigate the volatile compounds of heather honeys from Calluna vulgaris and Erica arborea.

Methyl vanillate was used to investigate the volatile compounds of heather honeys from Calluna vulgaris and Erica arborea.

ChEBI: A benzoate ester that is the methyl ester of vanillic acid.

Methyl vanillate is a volatile compound present in cloudberries (Rubus Chamaemorus.).

Melting point:	64-67 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	285-287 °C (lit.)
Density	1.2481 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.4500 (estimate)
Flash point:	285-287°C
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	Soluble in chloroform and methanol.
pka	8.36±0.18(Predicted)
form	Powder and Granules
color	Pale yellow to beige
Odor	at 100.00 %. warm spicy vanilla guaiacol phenolic carnation
BRN	1369113
CAS DataBase Reference	3943-74-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-, methyl ester(3943-74-6)
EPA Substance Registry System	Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-, methyl ester (3943-74-6)

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.