Methyl 4-hydroxyphenylacetate
Also known as: 4-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid methyl ester, Methyl p-hydroxyphenylacetate, Methyl (4-hydroxyphenyl)acetate, methyl 2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetate
Methyl 4-hydroxyphenylacetate (CAS 14199-15-6) 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 166.17600 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 55-58 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 279.2±20.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.4±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 126.8±16.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Nov 2, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 14199-15-6
- Jingsj CID
- J-33088-1
- Molecular Formula
- C9H10O3
- Molecular Weight
- 166.17600 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 11/2/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 55-58 °C(lit.) |
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| Boiling Point | 279.2±20.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.4±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 126.8±16.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 170.964249 |
| PSA | 46.53000 |
| LogP | 2.79 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.6 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.584 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Rong-Qing Mei, et al. A new phenol derivative isolated from mangrove-derived fungus Eupenicillium sp. HJ002. Nat Prod Res. 2020 Jan 21;1-7. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2918290000 |
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| Summary | HS: 2918290000 other carboxylic acids with phenol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) VAT:17.0% MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Methyl 4-hydroxyphenylacetate?
The CAS number of Methyl 4-hydroxyphenylacetate is 14199-15-6.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl 4-hydroxyphenylacetate?
Methyl 4-hydroxyphenylacetate has molecular formula C9H10O3 and molecular weight 166.17600 g/mol.
Is Methyl 4-hydroxyphenylacetate hazardous?
Methyl 4-hydroxyphenylacetate has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Methyl 4-hydroxyphenylacetate?
For Methyl 4-hydroxyphenylacetate, Upstream Products: Methanol, 4-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid, 4-Hydroxyphenethyl alcohol; Downstream Products: Methyl (4-cyanophenyl)acetate, 4-Mercaptophenylacetic acid, 4-Hydroxyphenethyl alcohol.
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