Methyl anisate

Names
Preferred IUPAC name Methyl 4-methoxybenzoate
Other names p-Anisic acid methyl ester; 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)anisole; 4-Methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl p-anisate; Methyl p-methoxybenzoate; p-Methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester
Identifiers
CAS Number	121-98-2 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChEBI	CHEBI:86903
ChEMBL	ChEMBL1762668
ChemSpider	21108577
ECHA InfoCard	100.004.104
EC Number	204-513-2
PubChem CID	8499
UNII	2MFL7873W9
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID7047645
InChI InChI=1S/C9H10O3/c1-11-8-5-3-7(4-6-8)9(10)12-2/h3-6H,1-2H3 Key: DDIZAANNODHTRB-UHFFFAOYSA-N InChI=1/C9H10O3/c1-11-8-5-3-7(4-6-8)9(10)12-2/h3-6H,1-2H3 Key: DDIZAANNODHTRB-UHFFFAOYAF
SMILES O=C(OC)c1ccc(OC)cc1
Properties
Chemical formula	C9H10O3
Molar mass	166.176 g·mol−1
Melting point	48 to 51 °C (118 to 124 °F; 321 to 324 K)[1]
Boiling point	244 to 245 °C (471 to 473 °F; 517 to 518 K)[1]
Magnetic susceptibility (χ)	-98.6·10−6 cm3/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

Methyl anisate is the methyl ester of p-anisic acid. It is found in star anise.

It is an organic compound commonly used within the food industry. It is also commonly employed as a fragrance for certain perfumes. This compound can be synthesized directly through the condensation of methanol and 4-methoxybenzoic acid. Its characteristic odor is similar to that of feijoa tree fruits, a flowery odor.