4-methylanisole

A class of compounds 4-Methyl Anisole having the structure: ##SPC1## these compounds are useful as micro biocides. Anisole, C6H5OCH3 (methyl phenyl ether), is a clear liquid that is soluble in ether ; insoluble in water. CAS Registry Number: 104-93-8 Molecular weight: 122.17 Formula: C8H10O Specification Typical Actual Findings Assay 99.0 % MIN. 99.2 % - by GC Moisture 0.2 % MAX. 0.066 % - KF apparatus Physical & Chemical Properties * Physical State: clear to slightly yellow liquid * Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions * Packing: 200 kg. Steel or HDPE Drums * Solubility in Water: Insoluble * Specific Gravity: 0.969 * Boiling Point: 174oC * Vapor Density: 4.21 * Flash Point: 51oC Application Areas * For the odour of Jasmine, Nut, Grape * Insect repellent and ovicide * Photo initiators * Agrochemicals * Perfumes