Methyl benzoate is a colorless to slightly yellow, oily fragrant liquid.
Keyword:
perfume
Keyword:
Niobe oil
CAS registry number:
93-58-3
Keyword:
pesticide
Common name:
methyl benzoate
Miscellaneous comments:
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Miscellaneous comments:
Structure was calculated using an ab initio method.
Layman's explanation:
Methyl benzoate is used mainly as a perfume; it has a very pleasant smell and mixes well with scents of Ylang Ylang, Musk, Rose, and Gerenium. Methyl benzoate also acts as a solvent for cellulose esters, is a dying carrier, disinfectant additive, penetrating agent, and pesticide.
IUPAC name:
methyl benzenecarboxylate
Lab name:
Common molecules
Sample provider:
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