70129-95-2

Basic information

• Product Name: methyl 2-(4-formylphenoxy)propanoate
• Synonyms: methyl 2-(4-formylphenoxy)propanoate;Methyl 2-(4-Formylphenoxy)propionate;2-(4-formylphenoxy)Propanoic acid methyl ester
• CAS NO: 70129-95-2
• Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₁₂O₄
• Molecular Weight: 208.22
• Mol File: 70129-95-2.mol
• Article Data: 5

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 321.7 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 141.3 °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.166 g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.000294mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.532
• Storage Temp.: 2-8°C
• CAS DataBase Reference: methyl 2-(4-formylphenoxy)propanoate(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: methyl 2-(4-formylphenoxy)propanoate(70129-95-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: methyl 2-(4-formylphenoxy)propanoate(70129-95-2)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 70129-95-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Methyl 2-(4-formylphenoxy)propanoate is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C12H14O4. It is a colorless liquid with a fruity odor, commonly used as a flavoring agent in the food industry. methyl 2-(4-formylphenoxy)propanoate is primarily used in the production of perfumes and flavorings, as well as in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and other organic chemicals. It is also known for its potential insecticidal properties and is used as an intermediate in the manufacturing of pesticides. Methyl 2-(4-formylphenoxy)propanoate is considered to be relatively safe for use in food and other consumer products when used in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

InChI:InChI=1/C11H12O4/c1-8(11(13)14-2)15-10-5-3-9(7-12)4-6-10/h3-8H,1-2H3

Upstream product

• 547-64-8 methyl lactate 
• 123-08-0 4-hydroxy-benzaldehyde 
• 5445-17-0 Methyl 2-bromopropionate 
• 158756-11-7 methyl 2-(formyl-5-methylphenoxy)propionate 

Downstream Products

• 438462-91-0 (RS)-methyl 2-[4-(4,5-dihydro-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-3-oxido-1H-imidazol-3-ium-1-oxyl-2-yl)phenoxy]propionate 

Relevant articles and documents

Racemic and enantiomerically pure phenyl α-nitronyl nitroxide radicals: Influence of chirality on solution and solid state properties

Two chiral phenyl α-nitronyl nitroxides substituted in the aromatic ring with a lactate moiety have been prepared in their enantiopure and racemic forms. The X-ray crystal structures of the racemic methyl ester and both the racemic and enantiopure carboxy

Herbicidal 2-[(4-heterocyclic-phenoxymethyl)phenoxy]-alkanoates

Herbicidal compounds, compositions containing them, and a method for controlling weeds by application of the compositions are disclosed. The herbicidal compounds are 2-[(4-heterocyclic-phenoxymethyl)phenoxy]alkanoates of the formula STR1 in which A is a derivative of an alkanoate bonded to the phenoxy oxygen at the alpha carbon, and Q is 4-difluoromethyl-4,5-dihydro-3-methyl-l,2,4-triazol-5(1H)-on-1-yl, 3,4,5,6-tetrahydrophthalimid-1-yl, 1-(1-methylethyl)imidazolidin-2,4-dion-3-yl, 1,4-dihydro-4-(3-fluoropropyl)-5H-tetrazol-5-on-1-yl, 3-chloro-4,5,6,7-tetrahydroindazol-2-yl, 4-methyl-l,2,4-triazine-3,5-dion-2-yl, 8-thia-1,6-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]-nonane-7-on-9-ylimino, or 1-methyl-6-trifluoromethyl-2,4-pyrimidinedione-3-yl; X is hydrogen, methyl, fluorine, or chlorine; Y is hydrogen; W is oxygen or sulfur; Z is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, lower alkyl, or methoxy; Z' is hydrogen, fluorine, or chlorine; and the group AO-- may be in the 2, 3, or 4-position of the phenyl ring.

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