methoxybenzene

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The methyl ether derived from phenol; it is used in perfumery and is an insect pheromone

Word forms

methoxybenzene methoxybenzenes

Etymology

From methoxy- + benzene.

Synonyms

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