2-Methoxyphenyl benzoate
Also known as: Guaiacol benzoate, o-Methoxyphenyl benzoate, 1-Benzoyloxy-2-methoxybenzene, Benzoic acid 2-methoxyphenyl ester, Benzoylguaiacol, Brenzcatechin-methylaether-benzoat, 2-(Benzoyloxy)anisole
2-Methoxyphenyl benzoate (CAS 531-37-3) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C14H12O3 and a molecular weight of 228.24300 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 58-60°C, a boiling point of 390.4ºC at 760mmHg, a density of 1.159g/cm3 and a flash point of 164.6ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 531-37-3
- Jingsj CID
- J-4572-7
- Molecular Formula
- C14H12O3
- Molecular Weight
- 228.24300 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 58-60°C |
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| Boiling Point | 390.4ºC at 760mmHg |
| Density | 1.159g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 164.6ºC |
| Exact Mass | 228.07900 |
| PSA | 35.53000 |
| LogP | 2.91440 |
| Refractive Index | 1.569 |
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Fish, Richard H., et al. Regioselective carbon-oxygen bond cleavage reactions of aromatic ethers and esters with potassium metal/18-crown-6/THF as the electron-transfer reagent. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2916310090 |
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| Summary | 2916310090 other benzoic acid and its salts and esters。supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward)。VAT:17.0%。tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。general tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 2-Methoxyphenyl benzoate?
The CAS number of 2-Methoxyphenyl benzoate is 531-37-3.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Methoxyphenyl benzoate?
2-Methoxyphenyl benzoate has molecular formula C14H12O3 and molecular weight 228.24300 g/mol.
What are the upstream and downstream products of 2-Methoxyphenyl benzoate?
For 2-Methoxyphenyl benzoate, Upstream Products: Benzaldehyde, Guaiacol, Benzyl alcohol; Downstream Products: 5-Bromo-2-methoxyphenol, Guaiacol, benzoic acid.
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