C9H10O4
182.17 g/mol
Flavor & FragranceWarning
Methyl vanillate
CAS3943-74-6EC223-525-9
Category
Flavor & Fragrance
Compound Class
Ester
Primary Use
antioxidant and plant metabolite
Methyl vanillate is a benzoate ester derived from vanillic acid, functioning as an antioxidant and a plant metabolite. It contains phenol, aromatic ether, and ester groups, contributing to its chemical properties.
antioxidantplant metabolite
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Safety Reference
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoate
InChIKey
BVWTXUYLKBHMOX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C(=O)OC)O
Synonyms (16)
- VXX
- Methyl Vanillic Acid
- Methyl vanillate
- Methyl vanillate (NIST)
- Vanillic acid methyl
- Vanillic acid, methyl ester