Identification | More | [Name]
2,6-DIMETHOXY-4-METHYLPHENOL | [CAS]
6638-05-7 | [Synonyms]
2,6-DIMETHOXY-4-METHYLPHENOL 2,6-DIMETHOXY-P-CRESOL 3,5-DIMETHOXY-4-HYDROXYTOLUENE 4-HYDROXY-3,5-DIMETHOXYTOLUENE 4-METHYL-2,6-DIMETHOXYPHENOL FEMA 3704 2,6-dimethoxy-4-methyl-pheno 4-Methyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol (4-methylsyringol) 4-Methylsyringol Phenol, 2,6-dimethoxy-4-methyl- Phenol, 4-methyl-2,6-dimethoxy Syringol, 4-methyl 4-METHYL-2 6-DIMETHOXYPHENOL 97+% | [EINECS(EC#)]
229-641-6 | [Molecular Formula]
C9H12O3 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00017289 | [Molecular Weight]
168.19 | [MOL File]
6638-05-7.mol |
Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
brown crystalline mass | [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 | [Fp ]
>230 °F
| [storage temp. ]
Inert atmosphere,2-8°C | [form ]
powder to lump to clear liquid | [pka]
10.29±0.23(Predicted) | [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) |
Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
Xi | [Risk Statements ]
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin . | [Safety Statements ]
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice . S36:Wear suitable protective clothing . | [WGK Germany ]
3
| [HS Code ]
29095000 |
Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
4-Methyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol has a phenolic, medicinal odor. | [Chemical Properties]
brown crystalline mass | [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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