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47749

Sigma-Aldrich

Methyl 3-formylbenzoate

≥98.0% (GC)

Synonym(s):

Methyl benzaldehyde-3-carboxylate

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H8O3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
164.16
Beilstein:
2690668
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

≥98.0% (GC)

form

solid

mp

48-52 °C

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.

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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