2-Methoxybenzoic acid
Agent Name
2-Methoxybenzoic acid
CAS Number
579-75-9
Formula
C8-H8-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Anisic acid; Kyselina 2-methoxybenzoova [Czech]; o-Methoxybenzoic acid; O-Methylsalicylic acid; Salicylic acid methyl ether; Benzoic acid, 2-methoxy-; o-Anisic acid; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Benzoic Acid Derivatives
Description
White odorless powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
Causes excitement and muscle contraction or spasticity in intravenous and intraperitoneal lethal-dose studies of rats (intravenous LDLo = 2,750 mg/kg); [RTECS] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Benzoic acid." See "Anisole."
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