CAS 1877-71-0

Monomethyl isophthalate

Description:

Monomethyl isophthalate (MMIP) is an aromatic ester derived from isophthalic acid and methanol. It is characterized by its molecular structure, which includes a methyl group attached to one of the carboxylic acid groups of isophthalic acid, resulting in a compound with the formula C10H10O4. MMIP is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a moderate boiling point and is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone, but has limited solubility in water. This compound is primarily used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various polymers and resins, particularly in the production of polyesters. Its properties include good thermal stability and resistance to hydrolysis, making it suitable for applications in coatings, adhesives, and plasticizers. Additionally, MMIP can exhibit low toxicity, but safety precautions should be taken during handling, as with all chemical substances. Overall, its unique characteristics make it valuable in industrial applications, particularly in the field of materials science.

Formula: C₉H₈O₄

InChI: InChI=1S/C9H8O4/c1-13-9(12)7-4-2-3-6(5-7)8(10)11/h2-5H,1H3,(H,10,11)

InChI key: InChIKey=WMZNGTSLFSJHMZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(OC)(=O)C1=CC(C(O)=O)=CC=C1

Synonyms:

• Monomethyl isophthalate
• Isophthalic acid monomethyl ester
• Benzene-1,3-dicarboxylic acid monomethyl ester
• 3-(Methoxycarbonyl)Benzoic Acid
• Mono-methyl isophthalate
• Methyl hydrogen isophthalate
• 1,3-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, monomethyl ester
• Isophthalic acid, methyl ester
• 1,3-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 1-methyl ester
• Isophthalic acid methyl ester

Monomethyl Isophthalate

CAS: 1877-71-0

Formula: C₉H₈O₄

Purity: >97.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: White to Light yellow powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 180.16

Ref: 3B-M2327

Methyl hydrogen isophthalate, 97%

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Formula: C₉H₈O₄

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: White or colorless, Crystals or powder or crystalline powder or flakes

Molecular weight: 180.16

Ref: 02-L12992

3-(Methoxycarbonyl)benzoic acid

CAS: 1877-71-0

Formula: C₉H₈O₄

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 180.1574

Ref: IN-DA003S5O

Methyl Hydrogen Isophthalate

CAS: 1877-71-0

Methyl Hydrogen Isophthalate

Formula: C₉H₈O₄

Purity: >98%

Molecular weight: 180.15742

Ref: 54-OR350257

3-(Methoxycarbonyl)benzoic acid

CAS: 1877-71-0

3-(Methoxycarbonyl)benzoic acid

Formula: C₉H₈O₄

Purity: 97%

Molecular weight: 180.16

Ref: IN-DG32403

3-(Methoxycarbonyl)benzoic acid

CAS: 1877-71-0

Formula: C₉H₈O₄

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 180.159

Ref: 10-F078838

Monomethyl Isophthalate

Controlled Product

CAS: 1877-71-0

Applications Monomethyl Isophthalate is used as a reagent in the synthesis of small molecule inhibitors targeting lens epithelium-derived growth factor, inhibiting its interaction with HIV infected human T-cells.
References Cavalluzzo, C., et al.: R. Soc. Chem. Adv., 2, 974 (2012)

Formula: C₉H₈O₄

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 180.16

Ref: TR-M524700