4-Methoxy-2-methylbenzoic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific™

Product Code	Brand	Quantity	Packaging
10507074	Thermo Scientific Acros 393980010	1 g	Glass bottle
10123354	Thermo Scientific Acros 393980050	5 g	Glass bottle

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 6245-57-4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 166.18
• InChI Key: MSVRGYOYISBGTH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 597216
• SMILES: COC1=CC(C)=C(C=C1)C(O)=O

• Molecular Formula: C9H10O3
• MDL Number: MFCD00020291
• Synonym: 2-methyl-4-methoxybenzoic acid, 4-methoxy-2-methyl-benzoic acid, 2-methyl-p-anisic acid, benzoic acid, 4-methoxy-2-methyl, 4-methoxy-o-toluic acid, acmc-209x9h, ksc495k2d, 2-methyl-4-methoxybenzoicacid, 2-methyl-4-methoxy-benzoic acid, 4-methoxy-2-methyl benzoic acid
• IUPAC Name: 4-methoxy-2-methylbenzoic acid

Specifications

• CAS: 6245-57-4
• CAS Max %: 100.0
• Assay Percent Range: 96% min. (HPLC)
• Linear Formula: CH₃C₆H₃(OCH₃)CO₂H
• Synonym: 2-methyl-4-methoxybenzoic acid, 4-methoxy-2-methyl-benzoic acid, 2-methyl-p-anisic acid, benzoic acid, 4-methoxy-2-methyl, 4-methoxy-o-toluic acid, acmc-209x9h, ksc495k2d, 2-methyl-4-methoxybenzoicacid, 2-methyl-4-methoxy-benzoic acid, 4-methoxy-2-methyl benzoic acid
• SMILES: COC1=CC(C)=C(C=C1)C(O)=O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 166.18
• Formula Weight: 166.18
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Methoxy-2-methylbenzoic acid

• CAS Min %: 96.0
• Melting Point: 177°C to 180°C
• Molecular Formula: C9H10O3
• MDL Number: MFCD00020291
• InChI Key: MSVRGYOYISBGTH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: 4-methoxy-2-methylbenzoic acid
• PubChem CID: 597216
• Percent Purity: 97%

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement:
May cause respiratory irritation.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.

GHS P Statement:
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

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GHS Signal Word: Warning

Product Identifier

• 4-Methoxy-2-methylbenzoic acid

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

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