Description
METHYL ο-METHOXYBENZOATE has a herbaceous, anise-like odor with
a sweet taste reminiscent of melon. May be prepared by esterification of anisic acid with methanol; or from sodium anisate and
dimethylsulfate in the presence of methanol.
Chemical Properties
clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid
Chemical Properties
Methyl o-methoxybenzoate has an herbaceous, warm, anise-like odor and a sweet taste reminiscent of melon
Occurrence
Reported found in a grape and mushroom variety, Trametes graveolens, Vitis labrusca L. and black tea.
Uses
Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate has been used in the synthesis of (+/?)-vibralactone.
Definition
ChEBI: Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate is a methoxybenzoic acid.
Preparation
By esterification of anisic acid with methanol, or from sodium anisate and dimethylsulfate in the presence of
methanol
Aroma threshold values
Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: fruity, winey, fermented with a slightly musty and anisic nuance.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: fruity, anisic, fermented and winey with a good mouthfeel
General Description
FeCl2 catalyzed cross-coupling reaction between methyl 2-methoxybenzoate and diphenylmethane under various reaction conditions has been investigated.
