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W271705

Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate

≥97%

Synonym(s):

Methyl o-anisate

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Linear Formula:
CH3OC6H4CO2CH3
CAS Number:
606-45-1
Molecular Weight:
166.17
FEMA Number:
2717
Council of Europe no.:
2192
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901281
Flavis number:
9.796
EC Number:
210-118-6
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00008423
Organoleptic:
hyacinth; herbaceous
Grade:
Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

300, 400

grade

Kosher

agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

assay

≥97%

refractive index

n20/D 1.534 (lit.)

bp

248 °C (lit.)

density

1.157 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

hyacinth; herbaceous

SMILES string

COC(=O)c1ccccc1OC

InChI

1S/C9H10O3/c1-11-8-6-4-3-5-7(8)9(10)12-2/h3-6H,1-2H3

InChI key

PFYHAAAQPNMZHO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application


  • Characterizing Repellencies of Methyl Benzoate and Its Analogs against the Common Bed Bug, Cimex lectularius.: This study evaluates the repellent effects of Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate among other methyl benzoate analogs against bed bugs, highlighting its potential in developing non-toxic pest control solutions (Strickland et al., 2022).

  • Copper-catalysed intramolecular O-arylation: a simple and efficient method for benzoxazole synthesis.: This research uses Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate as a ligand in the synthesis of benzoxazole, a compound with significant pharmaceutical applications, via copper-catalyzed reactions (Wu et al., 2014).

  • Attraction of the orange mint moth and false celery leaftier moth (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) to floral chemical lures.: Explores the use of Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate in agricultural pest management, specifically its role in attracting and managing pest populations in crop fields (Landolt et al., 2014).

  • Synthesis of (+/-)- and (-)-vibralactone and vibralactone C.: Discusses the synthetic applications of Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate in creating complex organic molecules, such as vibralactone, which are important in medicinal chemistry and biological research (Zhou and Snider, 2008).


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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

235.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

113 °C - closed cup

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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