Methyl 4-formylbenzoate

About This Item

Molecular Formula	C₉H₈O₃
CAS Number	1571-08-0

FC-0751416

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Properties

Chemical Identifiers

IUPAC Name	methyl 4-formylbenzoate
SMILES	COC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C=O
InChI Key	FEIOASZZURHTHB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI	InChI=1S/C9H8O3/c1-12-9(11)8-4-2-7(6-10)3-5-8/h2-6H,1H3

Physical Properties

Boiling Point	509 °F at 760 mm Hg (NTP, 1992)
Melting Point	140 to 144 °F (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point	122.5±22.7 °C
Density	1.2±0.1 g/cm3

Safety Information

Hazard Class

Warning

Flash Point

122.5±22.7 °C

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling, storage, and disposal instructions. Follow all applicable regulations when working with this chemical reagent.