methyl ester

Alias: methyl ester

CAS: 103-26-4

Molecular formula: C10H10O2

Molecular weight: 162.19

nature: daffodils, galangal root essential oil etc.. Generally trans isomer.

Character: colorless or white crystal. Insoluble in water and glycerol, soluble in ethanol, propylene glycol and other organic solvents. Boiling point 263 (101.3kPa). Melting point 33.8. Relative density of 1.040 to 1.066, the refractive index of 1.563 to 1.568. Take out sweet astringent. Amber cream sweet, strawberry fruit. The esterification reaction of the same as the methanol by the cinnamon acid.

For Oriental type, ambergris, amber incense, incense and other citrus Gulong fragrances and berries, cream, vanilla flavor. Also used for alcohol and mouthwash slobber flavor