Ethyl 4-methoxybenzoate
- CAS No.
- 94-30-4
- Chemical Name:
- Ethyl 4-methoxybenzoate
- Synonyms
- ETHYL ANISATE;FEMA 2420;ETHYL P-ANISATE;ETHYL-P-METHOXY BENZOATE;p-Methoxybenzoic acid, ethyl ester;Benzoic acid, 4-methoxy-, ethyl ester;Ethylanisat;ETHYL-4-ANISATE;Ethyl p-anisoate;ETHYLPARA-ANISATE
- CBNumber:
- CB5332580
- Molecular Formula:
- C10H12O3
- Molecular Weight:
- 180.2
- MDL Number:
- MFCD00015151
- MOL File:
- 94-30-4.mol
- MSDS File:
- SDS
| Melting point | 7-8 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling point | 263 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 1.103 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index |
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| FEMA | 2420 | ETHYL P-ANISATE |
| FLAVIS Number | 09.714 | Ethyl 4-methoxybenzoate |
| Flash point | >230 °F |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| form | clear liquid |
| color | Colorless liquid |
| Odor | fruity,anise odor |
| Odor Type | anisic |
| biological source | synthetic |
| JECFA Number | 885 |
| BRN | 2209700 |
| Major Application | flavors and fragrances |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions | PERFUMING |
| InChI | 1S/C10H12O3/c1-3-13-10(11)8-4-6-9(12-2)7-5-8/h4-7H,3H2,1-2H3 |
| InChIKey | FHUODBDRWMIBQP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CCOC(=O)c1ccc(OC)cc1 |
| LogP | 2.80 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 94-30-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) | ETHYL P-ANISATE |
| EWG's Food Scores | 1 |
| FDA UNII | KJ95H2S7NM |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzoic acid, 4-methoxy-, ethyl ester(94-30-4) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzoic acid, 4-methoxy-, ethyl ester (94-30-4) |
| UNSPSC Code | 12164502 |
| NACRES | NA.21 |
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
| Symbol(GHS) | ![]() GHS07 |
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| Signal word | Warning | |||||||||
| Hazard statements | H303 | |||||||||
| Precautionary statements | P270-P301+P312-P403-P501c | |||||||||
| Safety Statements | 24/25 | |||||||||
| WGK Germany | 2 | |||||||||
| RTECS | BZ4697000 | |||||||||
| TSCA | TSCA listed | |||||||||
| HS Code | 29189900 | |||||||||
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids | |||||||||
| Toxicity | LD50 orl-rat: 2040 mg/kg FCTXAV 14,659,76 | |||||||||
| NFPA 704 |
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Ethyl 4-methoxybenzoate price More Price(37)
| Manufacturer | Product number | Product description | CAS number | Packaging | Price | Updated | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma-Aldrich | W242000 | Ethyl p-anisate ≥97%, FG | 94-30-4 | 1 each | $58 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W242000 | Ethyl p-Anisate ≥97%, FCC, FG | 94-30-4 | 1kg | $301 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W242000 | Ethyl p-anisate ≥97%, FG | 94-30-4 | 1 unit | $56.3 | 2025-07-31 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W242000 | Ethyl p-Anisate ≥97%, FCC, FG | 94-30-4 | sample | $54.6 | 2024-03-01 | Buy |
| TCI Chemical | A0933 | Ethyl p-Anisate | 94-30-4 | 25mL | $35 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
Ethyl 4-methoxybenzoate Chemical Properties, Uses, Production
Chemical Properties
clear yellow liquid
Chemical Properties
Ethyl p-anisate has a sweet, fruity, anise-like taste and similar odor.
Occurrence
Reported found in feijoa fruit, rum, white wine, plum (fresh), starfruit and guava.
Uses
flavors and fragrances
Preparation
By esterification of anisic acid with ethanol in the presence of an acid catalyst.
Definition
ChEBI: Ethyl p-anisate is a methoxybenzoic acid.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 30 ppm: anise, sweet, fruity, licorice, grape and cherry-like.
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by ingestion. See also ESTERS. Combustible liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Ethyl 4-methoxybenzoate Preparation Products And Raw materials
| Supplier | Tel | Country | ProdList | Advantage | |
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| J & K SCIENTIFIC LTD. | 18210857532 18210857532 | jkinfo@jkchemical.com | China | 96815 | 76 |
| Alfa Aesar | 400-6106006 | saleschina@alfa-asia.com | China | 30103 | 84 |
| TCI (Shanghai) Development Co., Ltd. | 021-67121386 | Sales-CN@TCIchemicals.com | China | 24512 | 81 |
| Energy Chemical | 400-0056266 | sales8178@energy-chemical.com | China | 44850 | 61 |
| Adamas Reagent, Ltd. | 400-6009262 15618770481 | yhx@titansci.com | China | 14098 | 59 |
| Sichuan Kulinan Technology Co., Ltd | 400-1166-196 18981987031 | cdhxsj@163.com | China | 11674 | 57 |
| Nanjing Vital Chemical Co., Ltd. | Please Send Email 18652950785 | chemweiao@163.com | China | 4368 | 65 |
| Aemon Chemical | 0086-755-86198205 | acinfo@aemonchem.com | China | 1928 | 57 |
| Maya High Purity Chemicals | +86 (573) 82222445 (0)18006601000 452520369 | sales@maya-r.com | China | 11693 | 57 |
| Shanghai civi chemical technology co.,Ltd | 86-21-34053660 | sale@labgogo.com | China | 9853 | 52 |
View Latest Price from Ethyl 4-methoxybenzoate manufacturers
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2026-09-02 | Ethyl 4-methoxybenzoate
94-30-4
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$1.40-35.00 | 1kg | 99% | Henan Fengda Chemical Co., Ltd | ||
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2025-05-23 | Ethyl 4-methoxybenzoate
94-30-4
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$45.00 | 1kg | 99% | 20 tons | Hebei Zhuanglai Chemical Trading Co Ltd | |
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2024-07-21 | Ethyl 4-methoxybenzoate
94-30-4
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1kg | 99% | 10ton | JINING XINHE CHEMICAL CO., LTD |
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- Ethyl 4-methoxybenzoate
94-30-4
- $1.40-35.00
- 99%
- Henan Fengda Chemical Co., Ltd
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- Ethyl 4-methoxybenzoate
94-30-4
- $45.00
- 99%
- Hebei Zhuanglai Chemical Trading Co Ltd
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- Ethyl 4-methoxybenzoate
94-30-4
- 99%
- JINING XINHE CHEMICAL CO., LTD





