methyl 2-phenylpropanoate

Also known as: methyl 2-phenylpropionate, methyl hydratropate, benzeneacetic acid, α-methyl-, methyl ester, r,s-2-phenyl-propionic acid methyl ester, (±)-2-phenylpropionic acid methyl ester, (±)-methyl 2-phenylpropanoate, methyl α-methylbenzeneacetate, methyl α-methylphenylacetate, 2-phenylpropanoic acid methyl ester, 2-phenyl-propionic acid methyl ester, loxoprofen impurity 109, loxoprofen impurity 114, R,S-2-Phenyl-propionicacidmethylester, (2S)-2-Phenylpropionic acid methyl ester, methyl 2-phenylpropanoate, methyl phenylpropionate

methyl 2-phenylpropanoate (CAS 31508-44-8) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C10H12O2 and a molecular weight of 164.20100 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 212.3ºC at 760mmHg, a density of 1.029g/cm3 and a flash point of 89.3ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 31508-44-8
Jingsj CID: J-1517368-9
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₂O₂
Molecular Weight: 164.20100 g/mol
Category: Organic Acids
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point	212.3ºC at 760mmHg
Density	1.029g/cm3
Flash Point	89.3ºC
Exact Mass	164.08400
PSA	26.30000
LogP	1.96310
Refractive Index	1.499

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2916399090
Summary	2916399090 other aromatic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of methyl 2-phenylpropanoate?

The CAS number of methyl 2-phenylpropanoate is 31508-44-8.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of methyl 2-phenylpropanoate?

methyl 2-phenylpropanoate has molecular formula C10H12O2 and molecular weight 164.20100 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of methyl 2-phenylpropanoate?

For methyl 2-phenylpropanoate, Upstream Products: Trimethyl orthoformate, Methanol, DL-2-Phenylpropionic acid; Downstream Products: DL-2-Phenylpropionic acid, Benzaldehyde, Acetophenone.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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