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Methyl benzoate is an Ester with the Chemical Formula C6H5COOCH3. It is formed by the condensation of Methanol and Benzoic Acid . It is a colorless to slightly yellow liquid that is insoluble with water, but miscible with most organic solvents.

Methyl benzoate has a pleasant smell and it is used in perfumery. It also finds use as a Solvent and as a Pesticide .


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