Description / Application
Methyl vanillate is a benzoate ester that is the methyl ester of vanillic acid. It has a role as an antioxidant and a plant metabolite. It is a member of phenols, an aromatic ether and a benzoate ester. It is functionally related to a vanillic acid.
Identities
| Alternative Name | Methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoate; 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Vanillic acid methyl ester |
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| Molecular Formula | C9H10O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 182.17 |
| MFCD | MFCD00008438 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |