CAS 99-75-2

Methyl 4-methylbenzoate

Description:

Methyl 4-methylbenzoate, with the CAS number 99-75-2, is an aromatic ester that belongs to the class of benzoate esters. It is characterized by its molecular formula, which typically includes carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. This compound features a methyl group attached to the para position of the benzoate ring, contributing to its unique properties. Methyl 4-methylbenzoate is generally a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a pleasant, fruity odor, making it useful in the fragrance and flavoring industries. It is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether but has limited solubility in water. The compound is stable under normal conditions but may undergo hydrolysis in the presence of strong acids or bases. Its applications extend beyond flavoring and fragrance, as it can also serve as an intermediate in organic synthesis. Safety data indicates that, while it may cause irritation upon contact with skin or eyes, it is not classified as highly hazardous. Proper handling and storage are recommended to ensure safety.

Formula: C₉H₁₀O₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10O2/c1-7-3-5-8(6-4-7)9(10)11-2/h3-6H,1-2H3

InChI key: InChIKey=QSSJZLPUHJDYKF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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

Synonyms:

• 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)toluene
• 4-Methylbenzoic acid methyl ester
• Benzoate, 4-Methyl-, Methyl
• Benzoic Acid, 4-Methyl-, Methylester
• Benzoic acid, 4-methyl-, methyl ester
• Methyl 4-Methylbenzoate
• Methyl 4-toluate
• Methyl p-methylbenzoate
• Methyl p-toluenecarboxylate
• Methyl p-toluylate
• Methyl-P-Methyl Benzoate
• Methyl-p-toluat
• Nsc 24761
• P-Toluato De Metilo
• p-(Methoxycarbonyl)toluene
• p-Carbomethoxytoluene
• p-Toluate de methyle
• p-Toluic acid methyl ester

Methyl p-Toluate

CAS: 99-75-2

Formula: C₉H₁₀O₂

Purity: >98.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: White or Colorless to Almost white or Almost colorless powder to lump to clear liquid

Molecular weight: 150.18

Ref: 3B-T0297

Methyl p-toluate, 99%

CAS: 99-75-2

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Formula: C₉H₁₀O₂

Purity: 99%

Color and Shape: Clear colorless to pale yellow as liquid or white to pale yellow as solid, Crystals or powder or crystalline powder or fused solid

Molecular weight: 150.18

Ref: 02-B23111

Methyl p-Toluate

CAS: 99-75-2

Aromatic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacid and their derivatives

Formula: C₉H₁₀O₂

Color and Shape: White Off-White Solid

Molecular weight: 150.06808

Ref: 45-1A00930

Methyl 4-methylbenzoate

CAS: 99-75-2

Methyl 4-methylbenzoate

Formula: C₉H₁₀O₂

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Solid-Low Melt

Molecular weight: 150.17449

Ref: 54-OR52042

Methyl p-toluate

CAS: 99-75-2

Formula: C₉H₁₀O₂

Molecular weight: 150.18

Ref: 7W-GK1030

Cladribine EP Impurity G

CAS: 99-75-2

Formula: C₉H₁₀O₂

Color and Shape: White To Off-White Solid

Molecular weight: 150.18

Ref: 4Z-C-160010

Methyl 4-methylbenzoate

CAS: 99-75-2

Formula: C₉H₁₀O₂

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 150.1745

Ref: IN-DA00357P

Methyl 4-Methylbenzoate

CAS: 99-75-2

Formula: C₉H₁₀O₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 150.17

Ref: 86-MM0344.12

Methyl p-Toluate

Controlled Product

CAS: 99-75-2

Stability Unstable in Solution
Applications Methyl p-toluate is an impurity of 3-Toluoyl Decitabine (T536260), which is an intermediate of decitabine (A796950 for β-Decitabine). It is used as cancer treatment, in particular to inhibit the growth of pancreatic endocrine tumor cell lines.
References Deng, T., et al.: Life Sci., 84, 311 (2009), Horne, H., et al.: Mol. Cancer Res., 7, 199 (2009), Zinner, R., et al.: Mol. Cancer Ther., 8, 521 (2009),

Formula: C₉H₁₀O₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 150.17

Ref: TR-M332830

Cladribine EP Impurity G

CAS: 99-75-2

Formula: C₉H₁₀O₂

Molecular weight: 150.17

Ref: ST-EA-CP-C40007

Methyl 4-toluate

CAS: 99-75-2

Methyl 4-toluate is a fatty acid that is used in the synthesis of butyric acid, which is used in the production of covid-19. Methyl 4-toluate can be synthesized by metathesis reactions between cobaltic and deuterium isotopes. The activation energies for these reactions are determined by the type of catalyst used. Methyl 4-toluate is also used as a solvent for benzoate and diphenyl ether, which are chemical compounds that are found in perfumes and other household products. Methyl 4-toluate has a chemical stability of seven to eight hours at room temperature.

Formula: C₉H₁₀O₂

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 150.17 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FM71358

methyl 4-methylbenzoate

CAS: 99-75-2

Formula: C₉H₁₀O₂

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 150.177

Ref: 10-F349109

Methyl 4-methylbenzoate

CAS: 99-75-2

Methyl 4-methylbenzoate

Formula: C₉H₁₀O₂

Purity: 97%

Molecular weight: 150.17

Ref: IN-DG139619