Methyl anisate is the
methyl
In organic chemistry, a methyl group is an alkyl derived from methane, containing one carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms, having chemical formula . In formulas, the group is often abbreviated as Me. This hydrocarbon group occurs in many ...
ester of
''p''-anisic acid. It is found in
star anise
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.
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
Condensation is the change of the state of matter from the gas phase into the liquid phase, and is the reverse of vaporization. The word most often refers to the water cycle. It can also be defined as the change in the state of water vapor to ...
of
methanol
Methanol (also called methyl alcohol and wood spirit, amongst other names) is an organic chemical and the simplest aliphatic alcohol, with the formula C H3 O H (a methyl group linked to a hydroxyl group, often abbreviated as MeOH). It is a ...
and
4-methoxybenzoic acid. Its characteristic odor is similar to that of
feijoa tree fruits, a flowery odor.
References
Methyl esters
Benzoate esters
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