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Methyl anisate

Also known as Methyl 4-methoxybenzoate, Methyl p-anisate, Benzoic acid, 4-methoxy-, methyl ester

CAS 121-98-2Formula C9H10O3Molar mass 166.18 g/molEC 204-513-2
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Methyl anisate chemical structure, C9H10O3, CAS 121-98-2
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
CAS number
121-98-2
Formula
C9H10O3
Molar mass
166.18 g/mol
EC number
204-513-2
HS code
291899
Category
Impurities and reference standards

What is Methyl anisate?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Methyl p-anisate is a benzoate ester obtained by the formal condensation of the carboxy group of 4-methoxybenzoic acid with methanol. It is a monomethoxybenzene and a benzoate ester. It is functionally related to a 4-methoxybenzoic acid.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
methyl 4-methoxybenzoate
CAS number
121-98-2 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
204-513-2
Molecular formula
C9H10O3
UNII
2MFL7873W9
MDL number
MFCD00008437
INCI name
METHYL P-ANISATE
InChIKey
DDIZAANNODHTRB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C9H10O3/c1-11-8-5-3-7(4-6-8)9(10)12-2/h3-6H,1-2H3
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)OC

Synonyms

  • Methyl 4-methoxybenzoate
  • Methyl p-anisate
  • Benzoic acid, 4-methoxy-, methyl ester
  • Methyl p-methoxybenzoate
  • 4-Methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester
  • Methyl 4-Anisate
  • p-Anisic acid, methyl ester
  • p-Methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester
  • anisate
  • Benzoic acid, p-methoxy-, methyl ester
  • 4-methoxy methylbenzoate
  • Methyl salicylate impurity d
  • Methyl salicylate impurity d (ep impurity)
  • Methyl panisate
  • Methyl 4anisate
  • Methyl pmethoxybenzoate
  • Methyl 4methoxybenzoate
  • pAnisic acid, methyl ester
  • pMethoxybenzoic acid methyl ester
  • 4Methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester
  • Benzoic acid, pmethoxy, methyl ester
  • Benzoic acid, 4methoxy, methyl ester
  • p-Anisic acid methyl ester
  • Methyl-p-anisate
  • 4-methoxy-benzoic acid methyl ester
Show all 33 synonyms
  • Methyl ester of p-Methoxybenzoic acid
  • methyl4-methoxybenzoate
  • Miconazole Impurity 10
  • Methyl Salicylate EP Impurity D
  • Methyl p-anisate, 99%
  • Methyl-4-methoxybenzoate
  • Methyl p-anisate, >=99%, FG
  • Methyl p-anisate, >=99% (capillary GC)

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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No measured properties are recorded for this substance yet. Ask suppliers for a technical data sheet.

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
166.18 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
166.063 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
1.48calc.
Topological polar surface area
35.53 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
3calc.
Rotatable bonds
2calc.
Heavy atoms
12calc.
Rings
1calc.
Aromatic rings
1calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.22calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, c1ccccc1

c1ccccc1

1 ring, 6 atoms, the Benzene ring system.

485,677 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name METHYL P-ANISATE(perfuming)

Functional uses

  • Flavouring and nutrient
  • Fragrance

Cosmetic functions

  • Perfuming

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

Health and food

  • EU cosmetic ingredient inventory

United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Active in US commerce

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Methyl anisate is traded under.

HS 2918.99Indicative HS code

Carboxylic acids, with additional oxygen function (not alcohol, phenol, aldehyde or ketone)…

World exports in 2024
$1.46B
−1.1% vs 2023, imports $1.54B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China40.0%
  2. India * partner reported26.6%
  3. Germany8.0%
Top importers
  1. United States25.6%
  2. Brazil6.7%
  3. Argentina5.9%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Methyl anisate is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Methyl anisate?

Methyl p-anisate is a benzoate ester obtained by the formal condensation of the carboxy group of 4-methoxybenzoic acid with methanol. It is a monomethoxybenzene and a benzoate ester. It is functionally related to a 4-methoxybenzoic acid.

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