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Ethyl 4-methoxybenzoate

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Ethyl 4-methoxybenzoate structure

Ethyl 4-methoxybenzoate 

structure
  • CAS No:

    94-30-4

  • Formula:

    C10H12O3

  • Chemical Name:

    Ethyl 4-methoxybenzoate

  • 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

  • Categories:

    Cosmetic Ingredient  >  Perfuming

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.

Toxicity

moderately toxic

Ethyl 4-methoxybenzoate Use and Manufacturing

Methods of Manufacturing

It is formed by esterification of p-methoxybenzoic acid and ethanol under acid catalysis.

Uses

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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