Methyl anisate

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Methyl anisate
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Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Methyl 4-methoxybenzoate
Other names
p-Anisic acid methyl ester; 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)anisole; 4-Methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl p-anisate; Methyl p-methoxybenzoate; p-Methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
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ECHA InfoCard 100.004.104 OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
EC Number
  • 204-513-2
PubChem CID
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C9H10O3/c1-11-8-5-3-7(4-6-8)9(10)12-2/h3-6H,1-2H3
    Key: DDIZAANNODHTRB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • InChI=1/C9H10O3/c1-11-8-5-3-7(4-6-8)9(10)12-2/h3-6H,1-2H3
    Key: DDIZAANNODHTRB-UHFFFAOYAF
  • O=C(OC)c1ccc(OC)cc1
Properties
C9H10O3
Molar mass 166.176 g·mol−1
Melting point 48 to 51 °C (118 to 124 °F; 321 to 324 K) [1]
Boiling point 244 to 245 °C (471 to 473 °F; 517 to 518 K) [1]
−98.6·10−6 cm3/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Methyl anisate is the methyl ester of p-anisic acid. It is found in star anise.

It is an organic compound commonly used within the food industry. It is also commonly employed as a fragrance for certain perfumes. This compound can be synthesized directly through the condensation of methanol and 4-methoxybenzoic acid. Its characteristic odor is similar to that of feijoa tree fruits, a flowery odor.

References

  1. 1 2 Methyl anisate, chemexper.com


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