Methyl Benzoate

C₈H₈O₂

IUPAC: Methyl benzenecarboxylate

CAS: 93-58-3

Übersicht

Methyl benzoate is an ester with a pleasant aromatic odor reminiscent of fruits. It occurs naturally in many plants and is used in perfumery.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 8 1,0080
Carbon C 8 12,0110
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×8
5,9%
C
Carbon ×8
70,6%
O
Oxygen ×2
23,5%

Verwendung

  • • Fragrance ingredient
  • • Flavoring agent
  • • Solvent
  • • Chemical intermediate

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Found naturally in ylang-ylang, feijoa, and other fruits

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

COC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
liquid
Molmasse
136,15 g/mol
Dichte
1,0940 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
-12,4 °C
Siedepunkt
199,6 °C
Löslichkeit
2.1 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
136,0524
XLogP
2,1
TPSA
26,3 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
10
Complexity
114,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Methyl Benzoate?
Methyl Benzoate (C₈H₈O₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Methyl benzenecarboxylate.
What is the molecular weight of Methyl Benzoate?
Methyl Benzoate has a molar mass of 136.15 g/mol.
What state is Methyl Benzoate at room temperature?
Methyl Benzoate is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Methyl Benzoate organic or inorganic?
Methyl Benzoate is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Methyl Benzoate?
Methyl Benzoate (C₈H₈O₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).