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2,6-DIMETHOXY-4-METHYLPHENOL

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2,6-DIMETHOXY-4-METHYLPHENOL Basic information

Product Name:
2,6-DIMETHOXY-4-METHYLPHENOL
Synonyms:
  • 4-Methyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol (4-methylsyringol)
  • 4-Methylsyringol
  • Phenol, 2,6-dimethoxy-4-methyl-
  • Phenol, 4-methyl-2,6-dimethoxy
  • Syringol, 4-methyl
  • 3,5-DIMETHOXY-4-HYDROXYTOLUENE
  • 4-HYDROXY-3,5-DIMETHOXYTOLUENE
  • 4-METHYL-2,6-DIMETHOXYPHENOL
CAS:
6638-05-7
MF:
C9H12O3
MW:
168.19
EINECS:
229-641-6
Product Categories:
  • Building Blocks
  • C9 to C20+
  • Alphabetical Listings
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Organic Building Blocks
  • Oxygen Compounds
  • Aromatic Hydrocarbons (substituted) & Derivatives
  • Organic Building Blocks
  • Oxygen Compounds
  • Phenols
  • Flavors and Fragrances
  • M-N
Mol File:
6638-05-7.mol
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2,6-DIMETHOXY-4-METHYLPHENOL Chemical Properties

Melting point:
37-42 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:
145-146 °C14 mm Hg(lit.)
Density 
1.105±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
FEMA 
3704 | 4-METHYL-2,6-DIMETHOXYPHENOL
Flash point:
>230 °F
storage temp. 
Inert atmosphere,2-8°C
pka
10.29±0.23(Predicted)
form 
powder to lump to clear liquid
color 
White or Colorless to Light orange to Yellow
Odor
at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. phenolic smoke medicinal woody spice eugenol root caramel
Odor Type
phenolic
biological source
synthetic
Water Solubility 
Slightly soluble in water.
JECFA Number
722
LogP
1.23
CAS DataBase Reference
6638-05-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
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Safety Information

Hazard Codes 
Xi
Risk Statements 
36/37/38
Safety Statements 
26-36
WGK Germany 
3
HS Code 
29095000

MSDS

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2,6-DIMETHOXY-4-METHYLPHENOL Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

brown crystalline mass

Chemical Properties

4-Methyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol has a phenolic, medicinal odor.

Occurrence

Reported found in dried bonito, smoked pork belly, smoked sausage, natural smoke flavor, cured and uncured pork, beer, cuttlefish and smoked fish.

Uses

Used as a flavor and fragrance agents.

Definition

ChEBI: 2,6-Dimethoxy-4-methylphenol is a member of methoxybenzenes and a member of phenols.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: phenolic, medicinal, musty and guaiacol with a smoky nuance

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