Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
99-75-2
Molecular Formula
C9H10O2
Molecular Weight
150.17 g/mol
Synonym

methyl p-toluate; 4-Methyl-N-isopropylbenzamid; N-Isopropyl-p-toluamide; methyl p-methylbenzoate

Keywords
Aromatics
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Methyl 4-methylbenzoate is an aromatic ester with the formula C₉H₁₀O₂. It is formed from 4-methylbenzoic acid (p-toluic acid) and methanol, containing a benzene ring with a para-methyl group and an ester (–COOCH₃) functional group. It is commonly used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and may also be found in fragrance and flavor applications.