Methoxybenzene
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Methoxybenzene is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) The methyl ether derived from phenol; it is used in perfumery and is an insect pheromone.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) The methyl ether derived from phenol; it is used in perfumery and is an insect pheromone.
Word Forms
- methoxybenzenes
Synonyms for methoxybenzene
Depending on context, synonyms include anisole.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include methoxybenzyl, anisole, methoxybiphenyl, methoxyphenol, methoxyphenyl, methoxybenzoyl.
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