| Name | Methyl vanillate |
| Synonyms | Methylevanillate METHYL VANILLATE Methyl vanillate RARECHEM AL BF 0101 METHYL 3-METHOXY-4-HYDROXYBENZOATE Methyl 3-methoxy-4-hydroxybenzoate METHYL 4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXYBENZOATE methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoate 4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXYBENZOIC ACID METHYL ESTER 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester Methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoate~Vanillic acid methyl ester 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic Acid Methyl EsterMethyl 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoateVanillic Acid Methyl Ester |
| CAS | 3943-74-6 |
| EINECS | 223-525-9 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C9H10O4/c1-12-8-5-6(9(11)13-2)3-4-7(8)10/h3-5,10H,1-2H3 |
| InChIKey | BVWTXUYLKBHMOX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C9H10O4 |
| Molar Mass | 182.17 |
| Density | 1.2481 (rough estimate) |
| Melting Point | 64-67 °C (lit.) |
| Boling Point | 285-287 °C (lit.) |
| Flash Point | 285-287°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in chloroform and methanol. |
| Vapor Presure | 0.00157mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | Powder and Granules |
| Color | Pale yellow to beige |
| BRN | 1369113 |
| pKa | 8.36±0.18(Predicted) |
| Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| Refractive Index | 1.4500 (estimate) |
| MDL | MFCD00008438 |
| In vitro study | Methyl vanillate (0-100 μM) increases the expression and nuclear translocation of β-catenin in calvarial osteoblasts. Methyl vanillate dose-dependently elevates ALP activity in calvarial osteoblasts. |
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
| Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | DH2430000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29189900 |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| biological activity | Methyl Vanillate is one of the components of Hovenia dulcis dulcis, which can activate Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway and induce osteogenic differentiation in vitro. |
| Target | Value |