Aroma
Faint, but very tenacious odor of woodynutlike, earthy-mossy character and a peculiar
dry sweetness.
Physical properties
Ethyl 4-methoxy-6-methylsalicylate is white or colorless crystal needles.
Slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol,
miscible with oils. Poorly soluble in Propylene
glycol.
Production Methods
Ethyl 4-methoxy-6-methylsalicylate can be produced by careful Ethylation of Eveminic
acid.
Definition
ChEBI: 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-6-methylbenzoic acid ethyl ester is a methoxybenzoic acid.