Methyl o-tolylacetate - Names and Identifiers
Methyl o-tolylacetate - Physico-chemical Properties
Molecular Formula | C10H12O2
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Molar Mass | 164.2 |
Density | 1.035±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
Boling Point | 70-71°C 1mm |
Flash Point | 70-71°C/1mm |
Vapor Presure | 0.068mmHg at 25°C |
BRN | 2208739 |
Storage Condition | 2-8℃ |
Refractive Index | 1.5110 |
MDL | MFCD00082780 |
Methyl o-tolylacetate - Risk and Safety
Safety Description | S23 - Do not breathe vapour.
S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
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Methyl o-tolylacetate - Introduction
Methyl o-tolylacetate is an organic compound with a chemical formula of C10H12O2 and a structural formula of CH3OC6H4CH2COOCH3. It mainly has the following properties:
1. Appearance: Methyl o-tolylacetate is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a fragrant odor.
2. Solubility: It can be dissolved in organic solvents, such as ethanol, ether and ester solvents.
3. Stability: It is relatively stable at room temperature and is not easy to decompose.
Methyl o-tolylacetate main uses are as follows:
1. Chemical synthesis: It can be used as a solvent in chemical synthesis, especially in organic synthesis reactions.
2. spices and flavors: its aromatic smell makes it an important component of spices and flavors, used in perfumes, soaps, shampoos and other products.
Methyl o-tolylacetate can be synthesized:
A common preparation method is to react o-toluic acid with methanol in the presence of an acidic catalyst to obtain Methyl o-tolylacetate.
The safety information for the Methyl o-tolylacetate is as follows:
1. toxicity: Methyl o-tolylacetate belongs to low toxic substances, but still need to avoid long-term exposure and direct contact.
2. combustion: Methyl o-tolylacetate is flammable, avoid contact with open flame and high temperature material.
3. Environmental impact: Methyl o-tolylacetate is toxic to aquatic organisms and should be avoided into water and soil.
Please note that proper laboratory safety operations and personal protective measures should be followed when handling and using Methyl o-tolylacetate.
Last Update:2024-04-10 22:29:15