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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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