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Methyl 4-formylbenzoate, 98+%
Description
Methyl 4-formylbenzoate is used in the preparation of dimethyl terephthalate. It is also used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient intermediate and fluorescent brightener intermediate.
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Methyl 4-formylbenzoate is used in the preparation of dimethyl terephthalate. It is also used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient intermediate and fluorescent brightener intermediate.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 59°C to 63°C |
| Density | 1.2 |
| Boiling Point | 264°C to 266°C |
| Flash Point | 128°C (262°F) |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| Beilstein | 775895 |
| Sensitivity | Air Sensitive |
| Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 164.16 |
| Percent Purity | ≥98% |
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Safety and Handling
- Methyl 4-formylbenzoate
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methyl 4-formylbenzoate
RUO – Research Use Only
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