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