W267104

2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol

≥98%, FG

• Synonym(s): 2-Hydroxy-5-methylanisole, 2-Methoxy-p-cresol, 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxytoluene, 4-Methylguaiacol, Creosol
• Linear Formula: CH₃OC₆H₃(CH₃)OH
• CAS Number: 93-51-6
• Molecular Weight: 138.16
• FEMA Number: 2671
• Beilstein: 1862340
• EC Number: 202-252-9
• Council of Europe no.: 175
• MDL number: MFCD00002378
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901236
• Flavis number: 4.007
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA 21 CFR 117; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• Assay: ≥98%
• color: colorless to light yellow
• refractive index: n20/D 1.537 (lit.)
• bp: 221-222 °C (lit.)
• mp: 5 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.092 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: clove; leathery; spicy; smoky; sweet; vanilla
• SMILES string: COc1cc(C)ccc1O
• InChI: 1S/C8H10O2/c1-6-3-4-7(9)8(5-6)10-2/h3-5,9H,1-2H3
• InChI key: PETRWTHZSKVLRE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol is one of the main volatile aroma compounds identified in wood smoke and oak-aged wines.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Odor at 1.0%

Taste at 1.0-1.25 ppm

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Coffee, gruyere cheese, pork, beer, rum, bourbon whiskey, malt, sherry, cocoa, tea, mushroom, bourbon vanilla, green mate and jasmine flowers.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302,H315,H319
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P332 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 210.2 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 99 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves