24262-66-6

Basic information

• Product Name: METHYL 4-ACETOXYBENZOATE
• Synonyms: RARECHEM AL BF 0082;4-ACETOXYBENZOIC ACID METHYL ESTER;METHYL P-ACETOXYBENZOATE;METHYL 4-ACETOXYBENZOATE;4-ACETOXYBENZOIC ACID METHYL ESTER 99+%;p-Acetoxybenzoic acid methyl ester
• CAS NO: 24262-66-6
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₀O₄
• Molecular Weight: 194.18
• Product Categories: Aromatic Esters;C10 to C11;Carbonyl Compounds;Esters
• Mol File: 24262-66-6.mol
• Article Data: 33

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 82-84 °C(lit.)
• Boiling Point: 287.2 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 141.6 °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.177 g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.00251mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.51
• CAS DataBase Reference: METHYL 4-ACETOXYBENZOATE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: METHYL 4-ACETOXYBENZOATE(24262-66-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: METHYL 4-ACETOXYBENZOATE(24262-66-6)

Safety Data

• WGK Germany: 3
• Hazardous Substances Data: 24262-66-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Methyl 4-acetoxybenzoate, also known as methyl 4-acetoxycinnamic acid, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C10H10O4. It is commonly used as a flavoring agent in the food and beverage industry due to its sweet and slightly floral aroma. Methyl 4-acetoxybenzoate is also utilized in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries as a fragrance and flavoring agent. It is synthesized through the esterification of 4-acetoxybenzoic acid and methanol, and it is considered safe for use in these applications when used in accordance with regulations and guidelines. However, it should be handled with caution as it may cause skin and eye irritation.

InChI:InChI=1/C10H10O4/c1-7(11)14-9-5-3-8(4-6-9)10(12)13-2/h3-6H,1-2H3

Upstream product

• 108-24-7 acetic anhydride 
• 99-76-3 methyl 4-hydroxylbenzoate 
• 506-96-7 Acetyl bromide 
• 75-36-5 acetyl chloride 
• 67-56-1 methanol 
• 2345-34-8 4-acetyloxy-benzoic acid 
• 619-44-3 methyl 4-iodobenzoate 
• 6018-89-9 nickel(II) acetate tetrahydrate 
• 15761-39-4 N-tert-butoxycarbonyl-proline 
• 64-19-7 acetic acid 
• 65-85-0 benzoic acid 
• 122-59-8 2-phenoxyacetic acid 
• 100-09-4 4-methoxybenzoic acid 
• 29071-09-8 2-acetoxy-2-phenylacetic acid 

Downstream Products

• 2345-34-8 4-acetyloxy-benzoic acid 
• 105211-75-4 3-ethyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid 
• 16357-40-7 3-acetyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid 
• 99-76-3 methyl 4-hydroxylbenzoate 
• 57009-12-8 methyl 3-acetyl-4-hydroxybenzoate 
• 520-36-5 5,7-dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one 
• 27914-73-4 4-acetoxybenzoyl chloride 

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