Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate
Synonym(s):Methyl o-anisate
- CAS NO.：606-45-1
- Empirical Formula: C9H10O3
- Molecular Weight: 166.17
- MDL number: MFCD00008423
- EINECS: 210-118-6
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-01-27 09:38:02
What is Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate?
Description
METHYL ο-METHOXYBENZOATE has a herbaceous, anise-like odor with a sweet taste reminiscent of melon. May be prepared by esterification of anisic acid with methanol; or from sodium anisate and dimethylsulfate in the presence of methanol.
Chemical properties
clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid
Chemical properties
Methyl o-methoxybenzoate has an herbaceous, warm, anise-like odor and a sweet taste reminiscent of melon
Occurrence
Reported found in a grape and mushroom variety, Trametes graveolens, Vitis labrusca L. and black tea.
The Uses of Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate
Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate has been used in the synthesis of (+/?)-vibralactone.
Preparation
By esterification of anisic acid with methanol, or from sodium anisate and dimethylsulfate in the presence of methanol
Definition
ChEBI: Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate is a methoxybenzoic acid.
Aroma threshold values
Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: fruity, winey, fermented with a slightly musty and anisic nuance.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: fruity, anisic, fermented and winey with a good mouthfeel
General Description
FeCl2 catalyzed cross-coupling reaction between methyl 2-methoxybenzoate and diphenylmethane under various reaction conditions has been investigated.
Properties of Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate
| Boiling point: | 248 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.157 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| FEMA | 2717 | METHYL O-METHOXYBENZOATE |
| Flash point: | >230 °F |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| form | clear liquid |
| color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
| Specific Gravity | 1.16 |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. herbal floral hyacinth cananga fruity blackcurrant |
| JECFA Number | 880 |
| BRN | 2207356 |
| Dielectric constant | 7.8（21℃） |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 606-45-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzoic acid, 2-methoxy-, methyl ester(606-45-1) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzoic acid, 2-methoxy-, methyl ester (606-45-1) |
Safety information for Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. |
Computed Descriptors for Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate
| InChIKey | PFYHAAAQPNMZHO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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