PF
← Ingredient library
← prevnext →

METHYL-ORTHO-ETHOXYBENZOATE

CAS
—
EC
—
Material type
synthetic aroma chemical
Canonical source
arctander
Formulation

Usage guidance

Suggested min
—
Suggested max
—
Cost
—
Stock
—
Compatibility tags
fruitygourmandfloraloriental
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
herbal
Note tendency
Base
Descriptors
floralfruityspicyherbaceouswarmrose

A sweet, balsamic-fruity aroma reminiscent of methyl salicylate with a smoother ethoxy twist — grape-like and slightly wintergreen, with a soft phenolic-floral undertone. Rounded and slightly medicinal, evoking ripe berries and jam.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity
5 / 10
Tenacity
5 / 10
Volatility
5 / 10
Members

The rest of this material

Composition, IFRA restriction figures, allergen concentrations and where this material is bought are part of Perfume Foundry’s curated library and need an account. Create one or sign in.

chemicals · No. 2012

Arctander monograph

Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 860.

MIDDLEtenacity · highpower · strong
warmherbaceousspicyfloral
MW
180.2
BP
254°C
MP
—
Sp.Gr.
1.13
Refractive n
—
Rotation
—
Appearance

Colorless oily liquid

Solubility

Almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils

Odor

Warm-herbaceous, slightly spicy-floral odor of good tenacity

Flavor

The taste is warm, sweet and somewhat resembling that of Blackcurrant

Uses in perfumery

This ether-ester is occasionally used in perfumes as a modifier for Methyl- and Ethyl-benzoate in heavy florals

Uses in flavor

It has been suggested for imitation Blackcurrant and other berry type flavors

Production

Produced by Ethylation of Methylsalicylate with Diethylsulfate in weak aqueous alkali

Identity
Aliases · 5
beta-HydroxyethylsalicylateMethyisalicylate ethyletherMethyl-beta-ethoxysalicylateOrtho-Ethoxy methylbenzoateSpirosal
Compliance note. Restriction data is sourced directly from IFRA publications and preserved with its document excerpt. Perfume Foundry is a compliance-support tool — not a substitute for a qualified safety assessor (CPSR / PIF).
METHYL-ORTHO-ETHOXYBENZOATE · Perfume Foundry