Methyl vanillate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Methyl vanillate is used to investigate the volatile compounds of heather honeys from Calluna vulgaris and Erica arborea.

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Applications
Methyl vanillate is used to investigate the volatile compounds of heather honeys from Calluna vulgaris and Erica arborea.

Solubility
Soluble in chloroform and methanol.

Notes
Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 3943-74-6
• Molecular Formula: C9H10O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 182.175
• MDL Number: MFCD00008438
• InChI Key: BVWTXUYLKBHMOX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methyl vanillate, methyl 3-methoxy-4-hydroxybenzoate, vanillic acid, methyl ester, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester, methylvanillate, benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-, methyl ester, vanillic acid methyl ester, unii-2hxg8qso3d, 2hxg8qso3d, vxx
• PubChem CID: 19844
• ChEBI: CHEBI:46477
• IUPAC Name: methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoate
• SMILES: COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C(=O)OC)O

• Melting Point: 62°C to 66°C
• Boiling Point: 285°C to 287°C
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 1369113
• Solubility Information: Soluble in chloroform and methanol.
• Formula Weight: 182.18
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl vanillate

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