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METHYL O-ANISATE

Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 606-45-1

CAS 606-45-1PubChem CID 61151

Methyl 2-Methoxybenzoate

Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate is a methoxybenzoic acid. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: methyl 2-methoxybenzoate

Molecular formula: C9H10O3
Molecular weight: 166.17 g/mol
Exact mass: 166.062994177 Da
XLogP3: 2.0
Topological polar surface area: 35.5 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 3
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Methyl o-anisateDimethyl salicylateMethyl o-methoxybenzoateBENZOIC ACID, 2-METHOXY-, METHYL ESTERMethoxy methylbenzoate, o-FEMA No. 2717UNII-SB18J2MCQLmethyl ortho-anisate

16 more reported names

EINECS 210-118-6SB18J2MCQLBRN 2207356AI3-00680O-Methoxy methylbenzoateMethyl o-methoxy benzoateDimethyl derivative of Salicylic acidMethyl ester of o-Methoxybenzoic acidNSC-406256FEMA 27174-10-00-00144 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)o-Methoxybenzoic acid, methyl esterMETHYL O-METHOXYBENZOATE [FHFI]Benzoic acid, o-methoxy-, methyl esterMETHYL SALICYLATE IMPURITY M [EP IMPURITY]METHYL SALICYLATE IMPURITY M (EP IMPURITY)

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:173749
ChEMBL:CHEMBL2252121
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID5047087
PubMed:22645543
PubMed:22156726
PubMed:21202571
PubMed:20621100
PubMed:20407809
PubMed:20070566
PubMed:20059742
PubMed:18800811
PubMed:18311992
PubMed:16524097
PubMed:16233044
PubMed:15666546

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Inventory details for METHYL O-ANISATE

INCI name

METHYL O-ANISATE

Description

Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 40443
Imported identity: METHYL O-ANISATE
Source update: 02/03/2011

European Commission CosIng source notes

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Key data

CAS

606-45-1

210-118-6

Restriction

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Function

PERFUMING: Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

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METHYL OLEATEPERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

METHYL P-ANISATEPERFUMING

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How METHYL O-ANISATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists METHYL O-ANISATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

METHYL O-ANISATE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

METHYL O-ANISATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, METHYL O-ANISATE carries the following function designation(s):

PERFUMING

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Source note for METHYL O-ANISATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for METHYL O-ANISATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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