Methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate

About Methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate

Methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate is a metabolite or degradation product of Benzbromarone carrying the CAS registry number 42113-13-3. With the molecular formula C9H10O3, it has a molar mass of 166.17 g/mol. It is also known as 4-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid, methyl ester or 4-Hydroxy-3-methyl-benzoic acid methyl ester.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

It is used in metabolite identification, stability-indicating method development and impurity profiling of Benzbromarone, as well as in QC testing and ANDA/DMF documentation. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Related to Benzbromarone

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate
Catalogue No.	VQ-029390
CAS Number	42113-13-3
IUPAC name	methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate
Molecular formula	C₉H₁₀O₃
Molecular weight	166.17 g/mol
Exact mass	166.063
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	QBMHMOKIFSCFCX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C(=O)OC)O
PubChem CID	11240684

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	46.5 Å²
Synonyms	4-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid, methyl ester, 4-Hydroxy-3-methyl-benzoic acid methyl ester, Methyl 4-hydoxy-3-methylbenzoate, benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-3-methyl-, methyl ester, 4-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester, 3-methyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate?

The CAS Registry Number of Methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate is 42113-13-3. It is also known as 4-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid, methyl ester, 4-Hydroxy-3-methyl-benzoic acid methyl ester, Methyl 4-hydoxy-3-methylbenzoate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate?

Methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate has the molecular formula C9H10O3 and a molecular weight of 166.17 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate.

What is Methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate used for?

Methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Benzbromarone. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate can I order?

We supply Methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate?

Yes. Every lot of Methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.