Methyl 2-Methoxybenzoate

Name: Methyl 2-Methoxybenzoate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-023371

About Methyl 2-Methoxybenzoate

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Methyl 2-Methoxybenzoate, an impurity of Methyl Salicylate registered under CAS number 606-45-1. Formula C9H10O3, molecular weight 166.17 g/mol. Alternative names: Methyl o-anisate and Dimethyl salicylate.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Methyl Salicylate to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, Methyl 2-Methoxybenzoate is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Methyl Salicylate

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Methyl Salicylate.

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Methyl 2-Methoxybenzoate
Catalogue No.	VQ-023371
CAS Number	606-45-1
IUPAC name	methyl 2-methoxybenzoate
Molecular formula	C₉H₁₀O₃
Molecular weight	166.17 g/mol
Exact mass	166.063
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	PFYHAAAQPNMZHO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	COC1=CC=CC=C1C(=O)OC
PubChem CID	61151

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	2
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 3
TPSA	35.5 Å²
Synonyms	Methyl o-anisate, Dimethyl salicylate, Methyl o-methoxybenzoate, Methoxy methylbenzoate, o-, methyl ortho-anisate, O-Methoxy methylbenzoate, Methyl o-methoxy benzoate, Dimethyl derivative of Salicylic acid, Methyl ester of o-Methoxybenzoic acid, o-Methoxybenzoic acid, methyl ester, Benzoic acid, o-methoxy-, methyl ester

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, 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 2-Methoxybenzoate?

The CAS Registry Number of Methyl 2-Methoxybenzoate is 606-45-1. It is also known as Methyl o-anisate, Dimethyl salicylate, Methyl o-methoxybenzoate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl 2-Methoxybenzoate?

Methyl 2-Methoxybenzoate has the molecular formula C9H10O3 and a molecular weight of 166.17 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is methyl 2-methoxybenzoate.

What is Methyl 2-Methoxybenzoate used for?

Methyl 2-Methoxybenzoate is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Methyl Salicylate. 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 2-Methoxybenzoate can I order?

We supply Methyl 2-Methoxybenzoate 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 2-Methoxybenzoate?

Yes. Every lot of Methyl 2-Methoxybenzoate 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 2-Methoxybenzoate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Methyl 2-Methoxybenzoate 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.