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3-Methoxybenzoic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
3-Methoxybenzoic acid is used in the synthesis and characterization of 3-methoxybenzoates of europium (III) and gadolinium (III)1. It was used in conversion of aromatic carboxylic acids into methyl esters and reduction to the corresponding primary alcohols using a sodium borohydride-THF-methanol system
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3-Methoxybenzoic acid is used in the synthesis and characterization of 3-methoxybenzoates of europium (III) and gadolinium (III)1. It was used in conversion of aromatic carboxylic acids into methyl esters and reduction to the corresponding primary alcohols using a sodium borohydride-THF-methanol system
Solubility
Soluble in 95% ethanol (50 mg/ml), water (2 mg/ml at 25°C) and methanol.
Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with bases and oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 104°C to 108°C |
Boiling Point | 170°C to 172°C (10 mmHg) |
Odor | Odorless |
Quantity | 50 g |
Beilstein | 508838 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in 95% ethanol (50mg/ml),water (2mg/ml at 25°C) and methanol. |
Formula Weight | 152.15 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
Chemical Name or Material | 3-Methoxybenzoic acid |
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Safety and Handling

- 3-Methoxybenzoic acid
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 3-Methoxybenzoic acid
RUO – Research Use Only
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