2,6-Dimethoxyphenol
SIAL/53877 - analytical standard
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
application(s) | cleaning products cosmetics flavors and fragrances food and beverages personal care |
assay | ≥98.0% (GC) |
bp | 261 °C (lit.) |
format | neat |
grade | analytical standard |
InChI | 1S/C8H10O3/c1-10-6-4-3-5- |
InChI key | KLIDCXVFHGNTTM-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | 50-57 °C (lit.) |
53-57 °C | |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
SMILES string | COc1cccc(OC)c1O |
technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
HPLC: suitable |
Application: | Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support. |
General description: | 2,6-Dimethoxyphenol can find applications mainly as a substrate of laccases catalysis and also determine its activity in aqueous solution. It can also be used as a potential marker compound in particular for emission of smoke in the atmosphere from wood. |
Packaging: | Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone. |
Symbol | ![]() |
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 | ≥98.0% (GC) |
bp | 261 °C (lit.) |
mp | 50-57 °C (lit.); 53-57 °C |
UNSPSC | 85151701 |