methoxybenzene

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What does methoxybenzene mean?

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

Where does methoxybenzene come from?

Etymology tree English methoxy English methoxy- German Benzoe Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Indo-European *-iHnos Proto-Italic *-īnos Latin -īnusder. German -in German Benzinbor. English benzine English benzene English methoxybenzene From methoxy- + benzene.

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