Showing chemical card for 2-Methoxybenzoic acid (CFc000013716)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-13 19:02:10 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000013716
Molecule Identification
Common Name
2-Methoxybenzoic acid
Definition
2-Methoxybenzoic acid is a flavouring agent 2-Methoxybenzoic acid, o-anisic acid, or ortho-methoxybenzoic acid is an organic compound which is an ortho carboxylic acid. It is a crystalline solid
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as o-methoxybenzoic acids and derivatives. These are benzoic acids in which the hydrogen atom at position 2 of the benzene ring is replaced by a methoxy group.