Methyl 3-methoxybenzoate

CAS: 5368-81-0

Ref. 3D-FM37114

Product Information

• Name: Methyl 3-methoxybenzoate
• Synonyms: 3-Methoxybenoic acid methyl ester, 3-Methoxybenzoic Acid Methyl Ester, 3-Methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester~Methyl m-anisate, Benzoic acid, 3-methoxy-, methyl ester, Benzoic acid, m-methoxy-, methyl ester, Methyl M-Anisate, Methyl ester of m-Methoxybenzoic acid, Methyl-M-Methoxybenzoate, NSC 100922, Rarechem Al Bf 0060, m-Anisic acid, methyl ester, m-Asinic acid methyl ester, m-Methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester
• CAS: 5368-81-0

Description

Methyl 3-methoxybenzoate is a synthetic chemical that is used as an intermediate in the production of polyvinyl chloride. It can be produced by reacting 3-hydroxybenzoic acid with benzyl chloride. This chemical has been shown to have insecticidal activity against some pest insects. Methyl 3-methoxybenzoate is also used as a solvent for analytical methods such as gas chromatography and mass spectrometry. The synthesis of methyl 3-methoxybenzoate proceeds through a series of steps, including deionized water, chloride, acetonitrile, and invicta.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 166.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₀O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Colorless Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10O3/c1-11-8-5-3-4-7(6-8)9(10)12-2/h3-6H,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=DUKYPQBGYRJVAN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)c1cccc(OC)c1