Ethyl 4-methoxybenzoate Chemical Properties

Melting point:

7-8 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

263 °C(lit.)

Density 

1.103 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.524(lit.)

FEMA 

2420 | ETHYL P-ANISATE

Flash point:

>230 °F

storage temp. 

Sealed in dry,Room Temperature

form 

clear liquid

color 

Colorless liquid

Odor

fruity,anise odor

Odor Type

anisic

biological source

synthetic

JECFA Number

885

BRN 

2209700

InChIKey

FHUODBDRWMIBQP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

LogP

2.80

CAS DataBase Reference

94-30-4(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Benzoic acid, 4-methoxy-, ethyl ester(94-30-4)

EPA Substance Registry System

Benzoic acid, 4-methoxy-, ethyl ester (94-30-4)

Safety Information

Safety Statements 

24/25

WGK Germany 

2

RTECS 

BZ4697000

TSCA 

Yes

HS Code 

29189900

Toxicity

LD50 orl-rat: 2040 mg/kg FCTXAV 14,659,76

MSDS

• Language:English Provider:4-Methoxybenzoic acid ethyl ester
• Language:English Provider:ACROS
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Ethyl 4-methoxybenzoate Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

clear yellow liquid

Chemical Properties

Ethyl p-anisate has a sweet, fruity, anise-like taste and similar odor.

Occurrence

Reported found in feijoa fruit, rum, white wine, plum (fresh), starfruit and guava.

Uses

flavors and fragrances

Preparation

By esterification of anisic acid with ethanol in the presence of an acid catalyst.

Definition

ChEBI: Ethyl p-anisate is a methoxybenzoic acid.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 30 ppm: anise, sweet, fruity, licorice, grape and cherry-like.

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion. See also ESTERS. Combustible liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

Ethyl 4-methoxybenzoate(94-30-4)Related Product Information

• Ethyl propiolate
• Diethyl maleate
• Anise oil
• Diethyl malonate
• CHLOROETHANE
• Ethyl benzoate
• Ethyl formate
• Ethyl pyruvate
• 3,4-Dimethoxybenzoic acid
• Ethyl methoxyacetate
• Ethyl glyoxalate
• 4-Methoxybenzoic acid
• Ethyl acetate
• 3,5-Dimethoxybenzoic acid
• Ethanol
• Ethyl acrylate
• Ethyl cellulose
• Triethyl citrate