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Methyl (3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)acetate

Also known as: Methyl 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetate, Homoprotocatechuic acid methyl ester, Catechol-4-acetic acid methyl ester, Pyrocatechol-4-acetic acid methyl ester, 3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid methyl ester, 3,4-Dihydroxyphenylacetic acid methyl ester, 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetyl methyl ester, Benzeneacetic acid, 3,4-dihydroxy-, methyl ester, Chatechol-4-acetic acid methyl ester, methyl 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)acetate

Methyl (3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)acetate (CAS 25379-88-8) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C9H10O4 and a molecular weight of 182.17 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 36ºC, a boiling point of 335.0±27.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 136.2±17.2 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
25379-88-8
Jingsj CID
J-5111-6
Molecular Formula
C9H10O4
Molecular Weight
182.17 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point36ºC
Boiling Point335.0±27.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point136.2±17.2 °C
Exact Mass182.057907
PSA66.76000
LogP0.63
Vapor Pressure0.0±0.8 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.575

Activity & Biological Data

TargetEV71[1]
Additional Information[1]. Zhang YQ, et al. [Methyl 3, 4-dihydroxyphenylacetate prevents enterovirus 71 proliferation in rhabdomyosarcoma cells]. Yao Xue Xue Bao. 2012 Sep;47(9):1257-60. Chinese.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2918290000
SummaryHS: 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 (3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)acetate?

The CAS number of Methyl (3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)acetate is 25379-88-8.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl (3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)acetate?

Methyl (3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)acetate has molecular formula C9H10O4 and molecular weight 182.17 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Methyl (3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)acetate?

For Methyl (3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)acetate, Upstream Products: Methanol, 3,4-Dihydroxymandelic acid, Methyl 4-hydroxyphenylacetate; Downstream Products: 1,3-Benzodioxole-5-acetic acid methyl ester, (3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)acetic acid, 1,3-Benzodioxole-5-acetic acid.

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