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methyl benzoate

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Description

Methyl benzoate is an organic compound with the formula C6H5CO2CH3. It is an ester that is a colorless liquid with a pleasant odor, reminiscent of almond extract. It is naturally occurring and has been found in various plants, such as jasmine and ylang-ylang. It is also found in some fruits and vegetables, and is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. Methyl benzoate is commonly used as a solvent, plasticizer, and fragrance ingredient. It can be synthesized by the reaction of benzoic acid and methanol in the presence of an acid catalyst, such as sulfuric acid. In terms of its effects, methyl benzoate has a variety of uses, including as an insect repellent and a treatment for skin conditions. It has also been investigated for its potential therapeutic properties, such as its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. It is studied for its biological activities and potential applications in various fields, including medicine, agriculture, and cosmetics. The research on methyl benzoate focuses on its synthesis, properties, and applications, as well as its interactions with biological systems.'

methyl benzoate : A benzoate ester obtained by condensation of benzoic acid and methanol. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID7150
CHEMBL ID16435
CHEBI ID72775
SCHEMBL ID7200
SCHEMBL ID4790973
SCHEMBL ID10330498
MeSH IDM0130179

Synonyms (79)

Synonym
wln: 1ovr
methyl benzoate
essence of niobe
methyl benzenecarboxylate
93-58-3
clorius
nsc-9394
nsc9394
methyl benzoate, >=99% (gc)
benzoic acid, methyl ester
benzoic acid methyl ester
inchi=1/c8h8o2/c1-10-8(9)7-5-3-2-4-6-7/h2-6h,1h
oxidate le
methylbenzoate
NCGC00091665-01
ccris 5851
fema no. 2683
methylester kyseliny benzoove [czech]
einecs 202-259-7
hsdb 5283
methyl benzoate (natural)
un2938
nsc 9394
ai3-00525
methyl benzoate, natural, >=98%, fcc, fg
methyl benzoate, 99%
methyl benzoate, >=98%, fcc, fg
B0074
MLS001050185
smr001216584
CHEMBL16435
chebi:72775 ,
AKOS000120640
A844641
STK021498
NCGC00091665-02
methyl benzoate [un2938] [keep away from food]
6618k1vj9t ,
ec 202-259-7
unii-6618k1vj9t
methylester kyseliny benzoove
tox21_303198
NCGC00256939-01
cas-93-58-3
dtxcid405572
dtxsid5025572 ,
NCGC00259381-01
tox21_201832
BBL010502
FT-0622713
C20645
methyl benzoate [hsdb]
methyl benzoate [fhfi]
methyl benzoate [fcc]
methyl benzoate [inci]
clorius-
methyl benzoate [mi]
SCHEMBL7200
benzoic acid methylester
methyloxycarbonylbenzene
SCHEMBL4790973
un 2938
methyl ester of benzoic acid
SCHEMBL10330498
mfcd00008421
J-522592
Z19825577
F0001-2239
methyl benzoate, analytical standard
methyl benzoate, for synthesis, 98.0%
benzoic acid-methyl ester
Q417328
methyl benzoate-2,3,4,5,6-d5
VS-02533
BP-31073
AT34734
EN300-15500
benzoato de metilo
methyl-benzenecarboxylate

Research Excerpts

Overview

Methyl benzoate (MB) is a small, hydrophobic organic compound isolated from the freshwater fern Salvinia molesta. It is currently used as a food flavoring ingredient.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Methyl benzoate (MBe) is a volatile organic molecule found in various plants; it is used as an insect semiochemical. "( Larvicidal Activity of Methyl Benzoate, a Volatile Organic Compound, Against the Mosquitoes Aedes albopictus and Culex pipiens (Diptera: Culicidae).
Akintola, AA; Choi, KS; Hassan, E; Hwang, UW; Lee, KY; Mostafiz, MM; Ryu, J, 2022
)
2.47
"Methyl benzoate (MB) is a small, hydrophobic organic compound isolated from the freshwater fern Salvinia molesta (Salviniales: Salviniaceae). "( Acaricidal effects of methyl benzoate against Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae) on common crop plants.
Bunch, H; Hwang, HS; Lee, KY; Mostafiz, MM; Shim, JK, 2020
)
2.32
"Methyl benzoate is a natural product (floral volatile organic compound) that is currently used as a food flavoring ingredient. "( Toxicity of Methyl Benzoate and Analogs to Adult Aedes aegypti.
Feldlaufer, M; Larson, NR; Nega, M; Zhang, A, 2021
)
2.44
"Methyl benzoate (MB) is a plant-derived volatile organic compound with insecticidal properties, but such activity has not been evaluated against the sweetpotato whitefly Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), a major crop pest. "( Methyl benzoate exhibits insecticidal and repellent activities against Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae).
Jhan, PK; Lee, KY; Mostafiz, MM; Shim, JK, 2018
)
3.37

Effects

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Methyl benzoate has recently been shown to display potent toxicity against several insect species."( Methyl benzoate derivatives: in vitro Paraoxonase 1 inhibition and in silico studies.
Beydemir, Ş; Demir, Y; Korkmaz, IN; Özdemir, H; Türkeş, C, 2022
)
2.89

Toxicity

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" Of the evaluating methods, Toxic Unit is most sensitive with higher value of its parameter."( [Joint toxicity on multi-component mixtures of SDS and substituted aromatic compounds].
Dong, YY; Lei, BL; Zhang, CB; Zhang, FJ, 2006
)
0.33

Pharmacokinetics

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" The main pharmacokinetic parameters were as follows: Cmax (12."( Determination of 3,4-Dihydroxy Methyl Benzoate in Rat Plasma by HPLC and Its Pharmacokinetics.
Jiang, Z; Xu, H; Yu, M; Zhao, Y, 2016
)
0.72
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Occurs in Manufacturing (2 Items)

ItemProcessFrequency
Open Beauty Factscore-ingredient1
Productos no alimenticioscore-ingredient1

Roles (2)

RoleDescription
metaboliteAny intermediate or product resulting from metabolism. The term 'metabolite' subsumes the classes commonly known as primary and secondary metabolites.
insect attractantA chemical that attracts insects.
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (2)

ClassDescription
benzoate esterEsters of benzoic acid or substituted benzoic acids.
methyl esterAny carboxylic ester resulting from the formal condensation of a carboxy group with methanol.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Pathways (1)

PathwayProteinsCompounds
volatile benzenoid biosynthesis I (ester formation)119

Protein Targets (9)

Potency Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (µ)Min (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
Chain A, MAJOR APURINIC/APYRIMIDINIC ENDONUCLEASEHomo sapiens (human)Potency1.77830.003245.467312,589.2998AID2517
interleukin 8Homo sapiens (human)Potency74.97800.047349.480674.9780AID651758
AR proteinHomo sapiens (human)Potency38.14560.000221.22318,912.5098AID588515; AID588516
thyroid stimulating hormone receptorHomo sapiens (human)Potency12.58930.001318.074339.8107AID926; AID938
estrogen-related nuclear receptor alphaHomo sapiens (human)Potency51.52020.001530.607315,848.9004AID1224848; AID1224849
farnesoid X nuclear receptorHomo sapiens (human)Potency21.87240.375827.485161.6524AID743220
estrogen nuclear receptor alphaHomo sapiens (human)Potency51.22150.000229.305416,493.5996AID743069; AID743078
vitamin D (1,25- dihydroxyvitamin D3) receptorHomo sapiens (human)Potency0.00120.023723.228263.5986AID743223
nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 isoform 1Homo sapiens (human)Potency74.97800.000627.21521,122.0200AID651741
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Bioassays (9)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID346025Binding affinity to beta cyclodextrin2009Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, Jan-15, Volume: 17, Issue:2
Convenient QSAR model for predicting the complexation of structurally diverse compounds with beta-cyclodextrins.
AID1090712Thrips luring activity against male New Zealand Thrips obscuratus (flower thrips) assessed as ratio of thrips in baited traps to unbaited traps during field trapping study2007Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Jul-25, Volume: 55, Issue:15
4-pyridyl carbonyl and related compounds as thrips lures: effectiveness for onion thrips and new zealand flower thrips in field experiments.
AID237685Lipophilicity determined as logarithm of the partition coefficient in the alkane/water system2005Journal of medicinal chemistry, May-05, Volume: 48, Issue:9
Calculating virtual log P in the alkane/water system (log P(N)(alk)) and its derived parameters deltalog P(N)(oct-alk) and log D(pH)(alk).
AID13312991-octanol/D2O distribution coefficient, log D of the compound at pH 7.4 by 1H NMR spectroscopic analysis
AID1090711Thrips luring activity against female Thrips tabaci (onion thrips) assessed as ratio of thrips in baited traps to unbaited traps during field trapping study2007Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Jul-25, Volume: 55, Issue:15
4-pyridyl carbonyl and related compounds as thrips lures: effectiveness for onion thrips and new zealand flower thrips in field experiments.
AID1090713Thrips luring activity against female New Zealand Thrips obscuratus (flower thrips) assessed as ratio of thrips in baited traps to unbaited traps during field trapping study2007Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Jul-25, Volume: 55, Issue:15
4-pyridyl carbonyl and related compounds as thrips lures: effectiveness for onion thrips and new zealand flower thrips in field experiments.
AID1555240Octanol/water partition co-efficient, log P of compound by UV-spectrophotometry-based shake-flask method
AID1331301n-Octanol/water partition coefficient, log P of the compound by HPLC method
AID19262Aqueous solubility2000Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Jun-05, Volume: 10, Issue:11
Prediction of drug solubility from Monte Carlo simulations.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (103)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19908 (7.77)18.7374
1990's9 (8.74)18.2507
2000's36 (34.95)29.6817
2010's35 (33.98)24.3611
2020's15 (14.56)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 74.39

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index74.39 (24.57)
Research Supply Index4.64 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.90 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index127.14 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (74.39)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews2 (1.94%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other101 (98.06%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]