Benzoic Acid, 2-Methyl-, Methyl Ester
Aroma Chemical CAS 89-71-4
A soft floral note with an ylang and orange flower character and a soft grape facet.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Neroli |
| Descriptor 3 | Citrus |
Identification
| CAS Number | 89-71-4 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C9H10O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 150.17 |
| IUPAC Name | methyl 2-methylbenzoate |
| InChIKey | WVWZECQNFWFVFW-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
benzoic acid, methyl ester (9CI), benzoic acid, methyl ester, methyl 2-methylbenzoate, methyl ester of 2-methylbenzoic acid, methyl methylbenzoate, methyl o-methylbenzoate, methyl o-toluate, methyl orthotoluate, methyl toluate, methyl-2-methylbenzoate, methyl-o-methyl benzoate, methyl-ortho-toluate, 2-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester, 2-methylbenzoic acid, methyl ester, o-toluic acid methyl ester, o-toluic acid, methyl ester (8CI), o-toluylic acid, methyl ester, ylanganate, 2-methyl-, methyl-
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 215.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 82.22 °C |
| Density | 1.06900 |
| Refractive Index | 1.51800 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.200000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.750 |
| Solubility | water, 339.5 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only.; For experimental / research use only. |
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