# methoxybenzene

> English word · Noun

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

## Etymology
From methoxy- + benzene.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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