Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Methyl phenylacetate is an organic compound that is the ester formed from methanol and phenylacetic acid with the structural formula C6H5CH2COOCH3. It is a clear colorless liquid that is only slightly soluble in water but very soluble in most organic solvents.Methyl phenylacetate has a strong odor similar to honey. The odor is so strong that recommended smelling is of a solution with 10% or less methyl phenylacetate.
