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Sigma-Aldrich

Methyl 4-acetylbenzoate

98%

Synonym(s):

4-Acetobenzoic acid methyl ester

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Linear Formula:
CH3COC6H4CO2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
178.18
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

98%

mp

93-96 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

COC(=O)c1ccc(cc1)C(C)=O

InChI

1S/C10H10O3/c1-7(11)8-3-5-9(6-4-8)10(12)13-2/h3-6H,1-2H3

InChI key

QNTSFZXGLAHYLC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Methyl 4-acetylbenzoate is an aromatic ketone that can be prepared from 4-bromoacetophenone.

Application

Methyl 4-acetylbenzoate may be used in the preparation of 4-methoxycarbonyl-α-oxo-benzeneacetic acid and methyl 4-(2-(2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl)-2-oxoacetyl)benzoate.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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