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Methyl phenylacetate is an organic compound that is the methyl ester of phenylacetic acid, with the structural formula . It is a colorless liquid that is only slightly soluble in water, but soluble in most organic solvents.

Methyl phenylacetate has a strong odor similar to honey. This compound also occurs in brandy, capsicum, coffee, honey, pepper, and some wine. It is used in the flavor industry and in perfumes to impart honey scents.[1]

Methyl phenyldiazoacetate, precursor to cyclopropanation agents, is prepared by treating methyl phenylacetate with p-acetamidobenzenesulfonyl azide in the presence of base.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Methyl Phenyl Acetate". The Good Scents Company. February 22, 2007. Retrieved January 22, 2008.
  2. ^ Davies, Huw M. L.; Hu, Wen‐hao; Xing, Dong (2015-04-01). "Methyl Phenyldiazoacetate". e-EROS. John Wiley & Sons Ltd: 1–10. doi:10.1002/047084289X.rn00444.pub2. ISBN 9780470842898.
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