Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate
ALDRICH/W271705 - ≥97%
Synonym: Methyl o-anisate
CAS Number: 606-45-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C9H10O3
Molecular Weight: 166.17
EC Number: 210-118-6
MDL Number: MFCD00008423
Linear Formula: CH3OC6H4CO2CH3
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥97% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 248 °C (lit.) |
| density | 1.157 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | Kosher |
| InChI | 1S/C9H10O3/c1-11-8-6-4-3- |
| InChI key | PFYHAAAQPNMZHO-UHFFFAOYSA |
| organoleptic | hyacinth; herbaceous |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
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| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | COC(=O)c1ccccc1OC |
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| Disclaimer: | For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 100 g in poly bottle |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | 235.4 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 113 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥97% |
| bp | 248 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.157 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 2717 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |

