2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol
ALDRICH/W267112 - natural, 97%, FG
Synonym: 2-
CAS Number: 93-51-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H10O2
Molecular Weight: 138.16
EC Number: 202-252-9
MDL Number: MFCD00002378
Linear Formula: CH3OC6H3(CH3)OH
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | 97% |
| bp | 221-222 °C (lit.) |
| density | 1.092 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| natural | |
| InChI | 1S/C8H10O2/c1-6-3-4-7(9)8 |
| InChI key | PETRWTHZSKVLRE-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 5 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | clove; leathery; smoky; spicy; smoky; sweet; vanilla |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
|
| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
| FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
| SMILES string | COc1cc(C)ccc1O |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Taste at 1.0-1.25 ppm |
| General description: | 2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol is a phenolic flavor compound reported in commercial liquid smoke flavoring and wood smoke. |
| Other Notes: | Natural occurrence: Coffee, gruyere cheese, pork, beer, rum, bourbon whiskey, malt, sherry, cocoa, tea, mushroom, bourbon vanilla, green mate, jasmine flowers. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 100 g in glass bottle |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 - H315 - H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P301 + P312 + P330 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22-36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | 210.2 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 99 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | 97% |
| bp | 221-222 °C (lit.) |
| mp | 5 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.092 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 2671 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |


