3-(Methoxycarbonyl)-5-methylbenzoic acid
[CAS# 167299-68-5]

Identification

• Name: 3-(Methoxycarbonyl)-5-methylbenzoic acid
• Synonyms: 3-Methyl-5-[(methyloxy)carbonyl]benzoic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₀O₄
• Molecular Weight: 194.18
• CAS Registry Number: 167299-68-5
• EC Number: 630-301-8

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (1 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.243±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 94-95 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2016 ACD/Labs)

^** Emerson, Wm. S.; Journal of Organic Chemistry 1951, V16, P1839-45.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319