Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Methyl 3-methoxy-4-methylbenzoate (CAS: 3556-83-0)?
Answer
Methyl 3-methoxy-4-methylbenzoate (CAS: 3556-83-0) is widely used in the fragrance and flavor industry as a fragrance compound. It is also employed in pharmaceuticals as a starting material or intermediate, and in research as a reagent.
About
CAS No
3556-83-0
English Name
Methyl 3-methoxy-4-methylbenzoate
Molecular Formula
C10H12O3
Molecular Weight
180.2 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C(=O)OC)OC
InChIKey
LLEXCSBUSVRBCA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-24 08:06
