Description

Methyl 3-Methylbenzoate is a versatile aromatic ester valued for its role as a key intermediate and fragrance component in industrial synthesis. Its chemical structure makes it a crucial building block for producing more complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. This product is essential for R&D laboratories, flavor & fragrance houses, and manufacturers of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Used as a component in the creation of aromatic compounds for perfumes, cosmetics, and food flavorings due to its ester characteristics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate in the production of certain pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Employed in laboratories as a standard reagent or starting material for various organic reactions, including esterifications and transesterifications.
• Polymer and Resin Modifier: Can be utilized in the production of specialty polymers and resins to modify properties.
• Solvent and Plasticizer: Functions as a high-boiling point solvent or a minor component in plasticizer formulations for specific applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Methylbenzoate
CAS No.	99-36-5
Molecular Formula	C9H10O2
Molecular Weight	150.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methylbenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl m-Toluate; m-Toluic Acid Methyl Ester; Benzoic Acid, 3-Methyl-, Methyl Ester; Methyl 3-Toluate; Methyl meta-Toluate; NSC 66466; Methyl m-Methylbenzoate
EINECS	202-751-6

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-Methylbenzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile determination by GC/HPLC, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.514 - 1.518
Density (20°C)	1.060 - 1.080 g/mL

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.