Compound Q&A
What is Methyl benzoate (CAS: 93-58-3)?
Answer
Methyl benzoate is an ester with the chemical formula C8H8O2. It is a colorless liquid with a pleasant, sweet aroma. It is commonly used as a flavoring agent and has applications in various industries due to its solubility and chemical stability. Methyl benzoate is also known as methyl phenylacetate and has the CAS number 93-58-3.
About
CAS No
93-58-3
English Name
Methyl benzoate
Molecular Formula
C8H8O2
Molecular Weight
136.15 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1
InChIKey
QPJVMBTYPHYUOC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:09
