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47749

Methyl 3-formylbenzoate

≥98.0% (GC)

Synonym(s):

Methyl benzaldehyde-3-carboxylate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H8O3
CAS Number:
52178-50-4
Molecular Weight:
164.16
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
57651098
MDL number:
MFCD00189379
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2690668
eCl@ss:
32150313
Assay:
≥98.0% (GC)
Form:
solid
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Quality Segment

assay

≥98.0% (GC)

form

solid

mp

48-52 °C

functional group

aldehyde, ester

SMILES string

COC(=O)c1cccc(C=O)c1

InChI

1S/C9H8O3/c1-12-9(11)8-4-2-3-7(5-8)6-10/h2-6H,1H3

InChI key

UVSBCUAQEZINCQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Methyl 3-formylbenzoate may be used in the preparation of the following bioactive compounds:
  • meso-Tetrakis(3-carboxyphenyl)porphyrin via condensation with pyrrole.
  • Methyl 3-[4-(1-methyl-3-phenylureido)phenylaminomethyl]benzoate, which shows moderate SENP1 protease inhibition activity.
  • An N-methyl-sulfonylhydrazone derivative for use as anti-diabetic agent with good plasma stability.

Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Codes

H302

Precautionary Statements

P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Gloves

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