methylortho-benzoylbenzoate

methylortho-benzoylbenzoate

[′meth·əl ¦or·thō‚ben·zə‚wil′ben·zə‚wāt] (organic chemistry) C6H5COC6H4COOCH3 A colorless, combustible liquid with a boiling point of 351°C; slightly soluble in water; used as a plasticizer.