ortho-anisic acid
2-methoxybenzoic acid
Identification
| Name | ortho-anisic acid |
| CAS Number | 579-75-9 |
| EINECS | 209-447-8 |
| FDA UNII | 49WA6Z7GZA |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H8 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 152.14936000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00002431 |
| Nikkaji Number | J7.431D |
| Beilstein | 0509929 |
| XlogP3 | 1.60 (est) |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 881 2-methoxybenzoic acid |
| FEMA Number | 3943 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 579-75-9 ; 2-METHOXYBENZOIC ACID |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white crystalline powder (est) |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 99.00 to 101.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 279.00 to 280.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.002000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 241.00 °F. TCC ( 116.11 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.590 |
| Shelf Life | 24.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly. |
| Storage | store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Similar Items | note |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | intraperitoneal-mouse LD > 500 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | subcutaneous-mouse LD50 300 mg/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavoring agents |
| Recommendation for ortho-anisic acid usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| baked goods | 2.00000 |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 1.00000 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | 0.50000 |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | 0.80000 |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | 2.50000 |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
2-
anisic acid
o-
anisic acid
benzoic acid, 2-methoxy-
2-
methoxy-benzoic acid
2-
methoxybenzoic acid
o-
methoxybenzoic acid
ortho-
methoxybenzoic acid
o-
methyl salicylic acid
ortho-
methyl salicylic acid
salicylic acid methyl ether
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