Methyl 2-(p-tolyl)benzoate

Also known as: Methyl 4'-methylbiphenyl-2-carboxylate, 4'-Methylbiphenyl-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester, Methyl 2-(4-methylphenyl)benzoate, Methyl 4'-methyl-2-biphenylcarboxylate, Methyl 4'-methyl-[1,1'-biphenyl]-2-carboxylate, MFCD03453661, 2-(p-Tolyl)benzoic Acid Methyl Ester, methyl 4'-methyl-1,1'-biphenyl-2-carboxylate

Methyl 2-(p-tolyl)benzoate (CAS 114772-34-8) is a compound in the Solvents category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C15H14O2 and a molecular weight of 226.270 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 60-61°C, a boiling point of 359.4±21.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 164.3±6.8 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 114772-34-8
Jingsj CID: J-44392-5
Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₂
Molecular Weight: 226.270 g/mol
Category: Solvents
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	60-61°C
Boiling Point	359.4±21.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	164.3±6.8 °C
Exact Mass	226.099380
PSA	26.30000
LogP	4.11
Vapor Pressure	0.0±0.8 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.559

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2916399090
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl 2-(p-tolyl)benzoate?

The CAS number of Methyl 2-(p-tolyl)benzoate is 114772-34-8.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl 2-(p-tolyl)benzoate?

Methyl 2-(p-tolyl)benzoate has molecular formula C15H14O2 and molecular weight 226.270 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Methyl 2-(p-tolyl)benzoate?

For Methyl 2-(p-tolyl)benzoate, Upstream Products: 4'-Methyl-[1,1'-biphenyl]-2-carboxylic acid, (Trimethylsilyl)diazomethane, Methyl 2-bromobenzoate; Downstream Products: 4'-Methyl-[1,1'-biphenyl]-2-carboxylic acid, Telmisartan methyl ester, Methyl 2-[4-(bromomethyl)phenyl]benzoate.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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