3-羟基-4-(羟甲基)苯甲酸甲酯

3-羟基-4-(羟甲基)苯甲酸甲酯 - Names and Identifiers

Name	METHYL 3-HYDROXY-4-(HYDROXYMETHYL)BENZOATE
Synonyms	METHYL 3-HYDROXY-4-(HYDROXYMETHYL)BENZOATE 3-Hydroxy-4-hydroxymethyl-benzoic acid methyl ester Benzoic acid, 3-hydroxy-4-(hydroxyMethyl)-, Methyl ester
CAS	71780-40-0

3-羟基-4-(羟甲基)苯甲酸甲酯 - Physico-chemical Properties

Molecular Formula	C9H10O4
Molar Mass	182.17
Storage Condition	2-8℃

3-羟基-4-(羟甲基)苯甲酸甲酯 - Upstream Downstream Industry

Downstream Products

METHYL 4-FORMYL-3-HYDROXYBENZOATE

3-羟基-4-(羟甲基)苯甲酸甲酯 - Introduction

METHYL 3-HYDROXY-4-(HYDROXYMETHYL)BENZOATE is an organic compound with the formula C9H10O4. Its properties are as follows:

1. Appearance: METHYL 3-HYDROXY-4-(HYDROXYMETHYL)BENZOATE is a colorless to light yellow solid.
2. Solubility: It has good solubility in oil and poor solubility in water.
3. Melting point: METHYL 3-HYDROXY-4-(HYDROXYMETHYL)BENZOATE has a melting point of 61-63°C.
4. Boiling point: Its boiling point is 285-286 ℃.
5. It has a structure of benzene ring and hydroxyl group, and can be generated by the reaction of methyl formate with 3-hydroxy-4-(hydroxymethyl) benzoic acid.

The main uses of METHYL 3-HYDROXY-4-(HYDROXYMETHYL)BENZOATE are:

1. Cosmetics and personal care products: It is widely used as an additive or fragrance ingredient.
2. Pharmaceutical: It can be used to synthesize drugs and has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities.
3. Laboratory research: It can be used as a reagent for organic synthesis reactions.

The method for preparing METHYL 3-HYDROXY-4-(HYDROXYMETHYL)BENZOATE is as follows:

3-hydroxy-4-(hydroxymethyl) benzoic acid is reacted with methanol, and the esterification reaction is carried out under alkali catalysis. A base such as ammonium sulfate or ammonium cyanide can be used as the catalyst. In General, 3-hydroxy -4-(hydroxymethyl) benzoic acid and methanol are mixed in a ratio of 1:1, an appropriate amount of alkali is added, heated for reaction for several hours, filtered and cooled, the product can be obtained.

Regarding safety information, the following points should be noted:

1. METHYL 3-HYDROXY-4-(HYDROXYMETHYL)BENZOATE is irritating and should avoid contact with skin and eyes.
2. During use and storage, care should be taken to avoid fire sources and avoid contact with strong oxidants.
3. When handling should comply with the relevant safety procedures, wear appropriate protective gloves, glasses and clothing.
4. A well-ventilated laboratory environment should be maintained during use.
5. Observe local environmental regulations when disposing of waste.

Last Update：2024-04-09 20:02:46