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Methyl 4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoate

Also known as: Methyl (4-hydroxymethyl)benzoate, Methyl 4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoate, Methyl p-(hydroxymethyl)benzoate, 4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid methyl ester, 4-Carbomethoxybenzyl alcohol, 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)benzyl alcohol, Methyl hydroxymethylbenzoate, 4-Hydroxymethylbenzoic acid methyl ester, p-(Methoxycarbonyl)benzyl alcohol, RARECHEM AL BD 0109

Methyl 4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoate (CAS 6908-41-4) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C9H10O3 and a molecular weight of 166.17400 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 47-50 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 157 °C / 5mmHg, a density of 1.177g/cm3 and a flash point of >110.0 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Nov 3, 2026.

CAS No.
6908-41-4
Jingsj CID
J-15294-3
Molecular Formula
C9H10O3
Molecular Weight
166.17400 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
11/3/2026
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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point47-50 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point157 °C / 5mmHg
Density1.177g/cm3
Flash Point>110.0 °C
Exact Mass166.06300
PSA46.53000
LogP0.96550
Refractive Index1.542

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2918199090
Summary2918199090 other carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl 4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoate?

The CAS number of Methyl 4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoate is 6908-41-4.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl 4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoate?

Methyl 4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoate has molecular formula C9H10O3 and molecular weight 166.17400 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Methyl 4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoate?

For Methyl 4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoate, Upstream Products: Methyl 4-formylbenzoate, Methyl 4-(chlorocarbonyl)benzoate, mono-Methyl terephthalate; Downstream Products: Methyl 4-(chloromethyl)benzoate, methyl p-toluate, Methyl benzoate.

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