Product Name: Methyl 4-methylbenzoate
Synonyms: P-TOLUIC ACID METHYL ESTER;P-TOLULYL ACID METHYL ESTER;RARECHEM AL BF 0113;Benzoicacid,4-methyl-,methylester;Methyl ester of 4-methylbenzoic acid;Methylp-tolulate;MPT;p-Carbomethoxytoluene
CAS: 99-75-2
MF: C9H10O2
MW: 150.17
EINECS: 202-784-1
Product Categories: CARBOXYLICESTER;Aromatic Esters;Organics;Acids & Esters;C8 to C9;Carbonyl Compounds;Esters
Mol File: 99-75-2.mol

Methyl 4-methylbenzoate Chemical Properties
Melting point  32-35 °C(lit.)
Boiling point  103-104 °C15 mm Hg(lit.)
density  1.06
vapor density  4.7 (vs air)
vapor pressure  1 mm Hg ( 39 °C)
refractive index  1.5002 (estimate)
Fp  90 °C
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
explosive limit 1-9.5%(V)
Water Solubility  <0.1 g/100 mL at 22 ºC
BRN  1100609
CAS DataBase Reference 99-75-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Benzoic acid, 4-methyl-, methyl ester(99-75-2)
EPA Substance Registry System Methyl-p-toluate (99-75-2)

Safety Information
Hazard Codes  Xi
Risk Statements  36/37/38
Safety Statements  37/39-26-36
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  XU2150000
Autoignition Temperature 932 °F
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  29163900
Hazardous Substances Data 99-75-2(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 oral in rat: 3300mg/kg

Methyl 4-methylbenzoate Usage And Synthesis
Chemical Properties white low melting crystalline solid and/or
Uses Organic synthesis.
Synthesis Reference(s) The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 54, p. 1144, 1989 DOI: 10.1021/jo00266a028
Synthetic Communications, 20, p. 3273, 1990
General Description Opaque colorless to white shiny crystalline solid. Intense unpleasant odor.
Air & Water Reactions Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile Methyl 4-methylbenzoate is an ester. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides.
Fire Hazard Methyl 4-methylbenzoate is combustible.

Product Name: Methyl 4-methylbenzoate
Synonyms: P-TOLUIC ACID METHYL ESTER;P-TOLULYL ACID METHYL ESTER;RARECHEM AL BF 0113;Benzoicacid,4-methyl-,methylester;Methyl ester of 4-methylbenzoic acid;Methylp-tolulate;MPT;p-Carbomethoxytoluene
CAS: 99-75-2
MF: C9H10O2
MW: 150.17
EINECS: 202-784-1
Product Categories: CARBOXYLICESTER;Aromatic Esters;Organics;Acids & Esters;C8 to C9;Carbonyl Compounds;Esters
Mol File: 99-75-2.mol

Methyl 4-methylbenzoate Chemical Properties
Melting point  32-35 °C(lit.)
Boiling point  103-104 °C15 mm Hg(lit.)
density  1.06
vapor density  4.7 (vs air)
vapor pressure  1 mm Hg ( 39 °C)
refractive index  1.5002 (estimate)
Fp  90 °C
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
explosive limit 1-9.5%(V)
Water Solubility  <0.1 g/100 mL at 22 ºC
BRN  1100609
CAS DataBase Reference 99-75-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Benzoic acid, 4-methyl-, methyl ester(99-75-2)
EPA Substance Registry System Methyl-p-toluate (99-75-2)

Safety Information
Hazard Codes  Xi
Risk Statements  36/37/38
Safety Statements  37/39-26-36
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  XU2150000
Autoignition Temperature 932 °F
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  29163900
Hazardous Substances Data 99-75-2(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 oral in rat: 3300mg/kg

Methyl 4-methylbenzoate Usage And Synthesis
Chemical Properties white low melting crystalline solid and/or
Uses Organic synthesis.
Synthesis Reference(s) The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 54, p. 1144, 1989 DOI: 10.1021/jo00266a028
Synthetic Communications, 20, p. 3273, 1990
General Description Opaque colorless to white shiny crystalline solid. Intense unpleasant odor.
Air & Water Reactions Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile Methyl 4-methylbenzoate is an ester. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides.
Fire Hazard Methyl 4-methylbenzoate is combustible.