3-Methoxybenzoic acid
Agent Name
3-Methoxybenzoic acid
CAS Number
586-38-9
Formula
C8-H8-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
3-Anisic acid; m-Methoxybenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-methoxy-; m-Anisic acid; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Benzoic Acid Derivatives
Description
White odorless powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
Intraperitoneal LDLo (mouse) = 250 mg/kg; [RTECS] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "2-Methoxybenzoic acid."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.0015 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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