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

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
• Language:English Provider:SigmaAldrich
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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.

Definition

ChEBI: Ethyl p-anisate is a methoxybenzoic acid.

Preparation

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

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