Ethyl 4-methoxybenzoate
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Ethyl 4-methoxybenzoate
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CAS No:
94-30-4
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Formula:
C10H12O3
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Chemical Name:
Ethyl 4-methoxybenzoate
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Synonyms:
Benzoic acid,4-methoxy-,ethyl ester;p-Anisic acid,ethyl ester;Ethyl p-methoxybenzoate;Ethyl p-anisate;Ethyl 4-methoxybenzoate;Ethyl anisate;Ethyl p-anisoate;4-Methoxybenzoic acid ethyl ester;NSC 4160
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Description
clear yellow liquid Ethyl p-anisate has a sweet, fruity, anise-like taste and similar odor.
Liquid|colourless oily liquid with a light, fruity-floral, anise-like odour
Ethyl p-anisate is a methoxybenzoic acid.
Ethyl 4-methoxybenzoate Basic Attributes
180.2
180.20
2209700
202-320-8
KJ95H2S7NM
4160
DTXSID4059099
2918990090
Characteristics
35.5
2.8
Liquid
1.106 g/cm3 @ Temp: 16.5 °C
7.5 °C
269.5 °C
>230 °F
n20/D 1.524(lit.)
insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents, oils
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Oral-rat LD50: 2040 mg/kg
Flammable; burning produces irritating fumes
Safety Information
NONH for all modes of transport
2
24/25
BZ4697000
Warehouse ventilated, low temperature and dry
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Ethyl 4-methoxybenzoate Use and Manufacturing
It is formed by esterification of p-methoxybenzoic acid and ethanol under acid catalysis.
GB 2760-1996 allows the use of edible spices. Mainly used to prepare anise, fennel, licorice and other flavors.
Benzoic acid, 4-methoxy-, ethyl ester: ACTIVE
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Computed Properties
Molecular Weight:180.20
XLogP3:2.8
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:3
Rotatable Bond Count:4
Exact Mass:180.078644241
Monoisotopic Mass:180.078644241
Topological Polar Surface Area:35.5
Heavy Atom Count:13
Complexity:160
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:1
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes
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