2,6-Dimethoxyphenol
ALDRICH/W313726 - natural, ≥96%
Synonym: Pyrogallol 1,3-dimethyl ether
CAS Number: 91-10-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H10O3
Molecular Weight: 154.16
EC Number: 202-041-1
MDL Number: MFCD00064434
Linear Formula: (CH3O)2C6H3OH
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥96% |
| bp | 261 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | Fragrance grade |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| natural | |
| InChI | 1S/C8H10O3/c1-10-6-4-3-5- |
| InChI key | KLIDCXVFHGNTTM-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 50-57 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | bacon; balsamic; smoky |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
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| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| SMILES string | COc1cccc(OC)c1O |
| Application: | 2,6-Dimethoxyphenol is used as a flavoring agent in the food industry, particularly in smoked foods. |
| Disclaimer: | For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale. |
| General description: | 2,6-Dimethoxyphenol (syringol) is a phenol with methoxy groups at the 2 and 6 positions. It is a highly versatile molecule with a woody, and smoky aroma used in foods like meat, soups, and seafood. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 100 g in glass bottle |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 - H315 - H319 - H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P261 - 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) | 284.0 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 140 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥96% |
| bp | 261 °C (lit.) |
| mp | 50-57 °C (lit.) |
| FEMA Number | 3137 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |


