METHYL (4-HYDROXYMETHYL)BENZOATE Chemical Properties

Melting point:

47-50 °C (lit.)

Boiling point:

157 °C / 5mmHg

Density 

1.1708 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.5500 (estimate)

Flash point:

>230 °F

storage temp. 

Sealed in dry,Room Temperature

solubility 

chloroform: soluble25mg/mL, clear, colorless to faint yellow or tan

pka

13.99±0.10(Predicted)

form 

Powder or Cyrstals

color 

White

CAS DataBase Reference

6908-41-4(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Benzoic acid, 4-(hydroxymethyl)-, methyl ester (6908-41-4)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

37/39-26

WGK Germany 

3

TSCA 

Yes

HS Code 

29181990

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METHYL (4-HYDROXYMETHYL)BENZOATE Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

WHITE POWDER OR CRYSTALS

Uses

Methyl 4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoate was used in the synthesis of keto acid.

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