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Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate

CAS No.
606-45-1
Chemical Name:
Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate
Synonyms
FEMA 2717;METHYL O-ANISATE;METHYL 2-ANISATE;dimethylsalicylate;RARECHEM AL BF 0022;Dimethyl salicylate;methyl ortho-anisate;Methyl 2-methoxybenz;Methyl o-Anisate >o-methoxymethylbenzoate
CBNumber:
CB2318040
Molecular Formula:
C9H10O3
Molecular Weight:
166.17
MDL Number:
MFCD00008423
MOL File:
606-45-1.mol
MSDS File:
SDS
TDS File:
TDS
Last updated:2026-08-25 20:17:46

Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate Properties

Boiling point 248 °C (lit.)
Density 1.157 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index n20/D 1.534(lit.)
FEMA 2717 | METHYL O-METHOXYBENZOATE
FLAVIS Number 09.796 | Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate
Flash point >230 °F
storage temp. Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form clear liquid
Specific Gravity 1.16
color Colorless to Almost colorless
Odor at 100.00 %. herbal floral hyacinth cananga fruity blackcurrant
Odor Type herbal
biological source synthetic
JECFA Number 880
BRN 2207356
Dielectric constant 7.8(21℃)
Major Application flavors and fragrances
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions PERFUMING
InChI 1S/C9H10O3/c1-11-8-6-4-3-5-7(8)9(10)12-2/h3-6H,1-2H3
InChIKey PFYHAAAQPNMZHO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES COC(=O)c1ccccc1OC
LogP 2.04
CAS DataBase Reference 606-45-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) METHYL O-METHOXYBENZOATE
FDA 21 CFR 172.515
EWG's Food Scores 1
FDA UNII SB18J2MCQL
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)
UNSPSC Code 12352100
NACRES NA.22

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

Symbol(GHS)  Exclamation Mark (GHS07)
GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H315-H319
Precautionary statements  P264-P280-P302+P352+P332+P313+P362+P364-P305+P351+P338+P337+P313
PPE dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
Hazard Codes  Xi
Risk Statements  36/37/38
Safety Statements  26-36-37/39
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  DH3549000
TSCA  TSCA listed
HS Code  29189090
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
NFPA 704
1
2 0

Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate price More Price(47)

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Sigma-Aldrich W271705 Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate ≥97% 606-45-1 1 each $55.9 2026-04-30 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich W271705 Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate ≥97% 606-45-1 100g $198 2026-04-30 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich W271705 Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate ≥97% 606-45-1 1kg $900 2026-04-30 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich 259659 Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate 99% 606-45-1 25g $52.6 2026-04-30 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich W271705 Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate ≥97% 606-45-1 1 unit $51.87 2025-07-31 Buy
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W271705 1 each $55.9 Buy
W271705 100g $198 Buy
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Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate Chemical Properties,Uses,Production

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

Methyl o-methoxybenzoate has an herbaceous, warm, anise-like odor and a sweet taste reminiscent of melon

Chemical Properties

clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid

Occurrence

Reported found in a grape and mushroom variety, Trametes graveolens, Vitis labrusca L. and black tea.

Uses

Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate has been used in the synthesis of (+/)-vibralactone.

Definition

ChEBI: Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate is a methoxybenzoic acid.

Preparation

By esterification of anisic acid with methanol, or from sodium anisate and dimethylsulfate in the presence of methanol

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.

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Synthesis of Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate from o-Anisic acid and Dimethyl carbonate
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