Methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoate is used in the enantioselective synthesis of (+)-coriandrone A and B, two bioactive natural products.

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Applications
Methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoate is used in the enantioselective synthesis of (+)-coriandrone A and B, two bioactive natural products.

Solubility
Soluble in acetone. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 5446-02-6
• MDL Number: MFCD00008424

• Melting Point: 47°C to 51°C
• Boiling Point: 134°C (7 mmHg)
• Molecular Formula: C9H10O4
• Quantity: 10 g
• Beilstein: 2691644
• Synonym: methyl 4-methoxysalicylate, 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzoic acid methyl ester, methyl-4-methoxysalicylate, benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-, methyl ester, 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester, 4-methoxysalicylic acid methyl ester, acmc-2097hp, methyl 2-hydroxy-p-anisate, ksc494a7p, 2-methoxycarbonyl-5-methoxyphenol
• Solubility Information: Soluble in acetone. Insoluble in water.
• InChI Key: ZICRWXFGZCVTBZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC1=CC(=C(C=C1)C(=O)OC)O
• IUPAC Name: methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoate
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 182.18
• PubChem CID: 79523
• Formula Weight: 182.18
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoate

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