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2,6-Dimethoxyphenol

Product Name
2,6-Dimethoxyphenol
CAS No.
91-10-1
Chemical Name
2,6-Dimethoxyphenol
Synonyms
MCP;Phenol, 2,6-dimethoxy-;aldrich;Dimethoxyphenol;2,6-Dimethoxyphenyl;2,6-Dimethoxyphenol (syringol);AHUS2;MIC10;TRA2.10;2,6-Dwumetoksyfenol
CBNumber
CB0112026
Molecular Formula
C8H10O3
Formula Weight
154.16
MOL File
91-10-1.mol
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2,6-Dimethoxyphenol Property

Melting point:
50-57 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:
261 °C(lit.)
Density 
1.1690 (rough estimate)
refractive index 
1.4745 (estimate)
FEMA 
3137 | 2,6-DIMETHOXYPHENOL
Flash point:
>230 °F
storage temp. 
Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature
solubility 
Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)
form 
Crystalline Powder, Crystals, or Crystalline Solid
pka
9.97±0.10(Predicted)
color 
Off-white or gray to brown
Odor
at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. smoky phenolic balsamic bacon powdery woody
Odor Type
smoky
biological source
synthetic
Water Solubility 
2 g/100 mL (13 ºC)
JECFA Number
721
BRN 
1526871
InChIKey
KLIDCXVFHGNTTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP
0.77
CAS DataBase Reference
91-10-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference
Phenol, 2,6-dimethoxy-(91-10-1)
EPA Substance Registry System
Phenol, 2,6-dimethoxy- (91-10-1)
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Safety

Hazard Codes 
Xn,Xi
Risk Statements 
22-36/37/38
Safety Statements 
26-36-37/39
RIDADR 
UN 2811 6.1/PG 1
WGK Germany 
3
RTECS 
SL0900000
Hazard Note 
Irritant
TSCA 
Yes
HS Code 
29095090
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Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

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N-Bromosuccinimide Price

Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
W313726
Product name
2,6-Dimethoxyphenol
Purity
natural, ≥96%
Packaging
1 unit
Price
$64.1
Updated
2025/07/31
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
W313726
Product name
2,6-Dimethoxyphenol
Purity
natural, ≥96%
Packaging
1 unit
Price
$64.1
Updated
2025/07/31
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
W313726
Product name
2,6-Dimethoxyphenol
Purity
natural, ≥96%
Packaging
100g
Price
$435
Updated
2025/07/31
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
W313726
Product name
2,6-Dimethoxyphenol
Purity
natural, ≥96%
Packaging
1kg
Price
$2810
Updated
2025/07/31
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
W313718
Product name
2,6-Dimethoxyphenol
Purity
≥98%, FG
Packaging
1 unit
Price
$56.3
Updated
2025/07/31
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2,6-Dimethoxyphenol Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

2,6-Dimethoxyphenol is an off-white or grey to brown crystalline powder that has a woody, medicinal, rather dry odor.

Occurrence

Reported found in beechwood tar creosote, onion, garlic, leek, chive, nira (Allium tuberosum Rotti), nobira (Allium grayi Regal) and caucus (Allium victoralis L.)

Uses

2,6-Dimethoxyphenol has been used as a metabolite of lignin depolymerisation.It is also used as flavoring agent or adjuvant.It is reported to be the single most important flavor chemical in smoke flavors. It is used in smoke flavors, whisky, rum, tea, spice, savory, seafood, meat, liquorices, coffee, and nut flavors.

Definition

ChEBI: 2,6-dimethoxyphenol is a member of the class of phenols that is phenol substituted by methoxy groups at positions 2 and 6. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a member of phenols and a dimethoxybenzene.

Preparation

2,6-Dimethoxyphenol is prepared by reacting pyrogallol with methyl iodide in alkaline aqueous medium; by demethylation of pyrogallol trimethyl ether in aqueous alkali or in alcohol.

Aroma threshold values

Detection: 400 ppb to 1.85 ppm

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 60 ppm: sweet, medicinal, creamy, meaty, vanilla, spice.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 44, p. 4444, 1979 DOI: 10.1021/jo01338a043
Tetrahedron Letters, 34, p. 7667, 1993 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)61534-4

General Description

2,6-Dimethoxyphenol has been identified as one of the volatile flavor constituents in shoyu (soy sauce), wine and wood smoke.

Purification Methods

Purify the phenol by zone melting or sublimation in a vacuum. [Beilstein 6 IV 7329.]

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Hebei Fengjia New Material Co., Ltd
Product
2,6-Dimethoxyphenol 91-10-1
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US $6.00/kg
Min. Order
1kg
Purity
0.99
Supply Ability
10000
Release date
2024-08-08
Hebei Chuanghai Biotechnology Co., Ltd
Product
2,6-Dimethoxyphenol 91-10-1
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US $1.00/kg
Min. Order
1kg
Purity
99%
Supply Ability
10 mt
Release date
2024-11-22
Sinoway Industrial co., ltd.
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Natural 2,6-Dimethoxyphenol 91-10-1
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US $0.00-0.00/kg
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99%
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20tons
Release date
2025-03-05

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