Anisole



Anisole
IUPAC name Methoxybenzene
Molecular formula C6H5OCH3
Molar mass 108.14 g/mol
CAS number 100-66-3
Density 0.995 g/ml
Melting point

−37 °C

Boiling point

154 °C

SMILES COc1ccccc1
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
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Anisole, also known as methoxybenzene, is a colorless sigma bond.

Anisole reacts with nitrobenzene.

Rate of reaction:

Anisole > Benzene > Nitrobenzene

The methoxy group acts as an ortho/para directing group.

Anisole is used in perfumery and pheromone.

Anisole reacts with sulfur chemistry.

See also

 
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