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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
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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