methyl benzoate

93-58-3 C8H8O2

About methyl benzoate

methyl benzoate (CAS 93-58-3) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C8H8O2 and a molecular weight of 136.15 g/mol. It has an InChIKey of QPJVMBTYPHYUOC-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

Properties

methyl benzoate molecular structure
CAS Number
93-58-3
Formula
C8H8O2
Molecular Weight
136.15 g/mol
IUPAC Name
methyl benzoate
InChI Key
QPJVMBTYPHYUOC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Also Known As

methyl benzoate is also known as benzoic acid methyl ester, Methylbenzoate, Benzoic acid, methyl ester, Clorius, Methyl benzenecarboxylate, Essence of niobe, among other names.

benzoic acid methyl ester Methylbenzoate Benzoic acid, methyl ester Clorius Methyl benzenecarboxylate Essence of niobe FEMA No. 2683 Methylester kyseliny benzoove DTXSID5025572 6618K1VJ9T

Description

Methyl benzoate is a benzoate ester obtained by condensation of benzoic acid and methanol. It has a role as an insect attractant and a metabolite. It is a methyl ester and a benzoate ester.

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