Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Methyl 4-methylbenzoate (CAS: 99-75-2)?
Answer
Methyl 4-methylbenzoate (CAS: 99-75-2) is a colorless liquid with a fruity aroma. It has a molecular weight of 154.21 g/mol and a density of 1.068 g/cm³. It is slightly soluble in water but miscible with most organic solvents. Chemically, it is relatively stable but can react with strong bases to form benzoic acid and methyl alcohol.
About
CAS No
99-75-2
English Name
Methyl 4-methylbenzoate
Molecular Formula
C9H10O2
Molecular Weight
150.177 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)c1ccc(C)cc1
InChIKey
QSSJZLPUHJDYKF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-07 10:19