Methyl Benzoate

C₈H₈O₂

IUPAC: Methyl benzenecarboxylate

CAS: 93-58-3

Visão geral

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

Composição

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Massa atômica
Hydrogen H 8 1,0080
Carbon C 8 12,0110
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Composição elemental

C
70,6%
O
23,5%

Usos

  • Fragrance ingredient
  • Flavoring agent
  • Solvent
  • Chemical intermediate

Curiosidades

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

Segurança

  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
liquid
Massa molar
136,15 g/mol
Densidade
1,0940 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
-12,4 °C
Ponto de ebulição
199,6 °C
Solubilidade
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

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).