1,2-Dimethoxybenzene
ALDRICH/W379905 - ≥99%, FG
Synonym: Pyrocatechol dimethyl ether; Veratrole
CAS Number: 91-16-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H10O2
Molecular Weight: 138.16
EC Number: 202-045-3
MDL Number: MFCD00008357
Linear Formula: C6H4(OCH3)2
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥99% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 206-207 °C (lit.) |
| density | 1.084 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Fragrance grade | |
| Halal | |
| InChI | 1S/C8H10O2/c1-9-7-5-3-4-6 |
| InChI key | ABDKAPXRBAPSQN-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 15 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | anise; clove; spicy; vanilla |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
|
| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
| SMILES string | COc1ccccc1OC |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 5 kg in poly drum |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22 |
| Safety Statements | 36 |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 161.6 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 72 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥99% |
| bp | 206-207 °C (lit.) |
| mp | 15 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.084 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 3799 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |


