Methyl 3-acetyl-4-hydroxybenzoate

About Methyl 3-acetyl-4-hydroxybenzoate

Methyl 3-acetyl-4-hydroxybenzoate is a metabolite / degradant standard carrying the CAS registry number 57009-12-8. With the molecular formula C10H10O4, it has a molar mass of 194.18 g/mol. It is also known as 3-Acetyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is used in metabolite identification, stability-indicating method development and impurity profiling, as well as in QC testing and ANDA/DMF documentation. It is used across 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

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Methyl 3-acetyl-4-hydroxybenzoate
Catalogue No.	VQ-040980
CAS Number	57009-12-8
IUPAC name	methyl 3-acetyl-4-hydroxybenzoate
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₁₀O₄
Molecular weight	194.18 g/mol
Exact mass	194.0579
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	FPYAQSSSRQZXMS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)C1=C(C=CC(=C1)C(=O)OC)O
PubChem CID	12332833

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 4
TPSA	63.6 Å²

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332 + 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 3-acetyl-4-hydroxybenzoate?

The CAS Registry Number of Methyl 3-acetyl-4-hydroxybenzoate is 57009-12-8. It is also known as 3-Acetyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl 3-acetyl-4-hydroxybenzoate?

Methyl 3-acetyl-4-hydroxybenzoate has the molecular formula C10H10O4 and a molecular weight of 194.18 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is methyl 3-acetyl-4-hydroxybenzoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Methyl 3-acetyl-4-hydroxybenzoate can I order?

We supply Methyl 3-acetyl-4-hydroxybenzoate 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 3-acetyl-4-hydroxybenzoate?

Yes. Every lot of Methyl 3-acetyl-4-hydroxybenzoate 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 3-acetyl-4-hydroxybenzoate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Methyl 3-acetyl-4-hydroxybenzoate 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.