| Name | 2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol |
| Synonyms | 4-METHYLGUAIACOL 4-METHYLGUAJACOL 2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol 2-2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol 4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXYTOLUENE 4-METHYLCATECHOL 2-METHYL ETHER 1-HYDROXY-2-METHOXY-4-METHYLBENZENE 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-1-methyl-benzene |
| CAS | 93-51-6 |
| EINECS | 202-252-9 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C8H10O2/c1-6-5-7(10-2)3-4-8(6)9/h3-5,9H,1-2H3 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H10O2 |
| Molar Mass | 138.164 |
| Density | 1.078g/cm3 |
| Melting Point | 2℃ |
| Boling Point | 247.659°C at 760 mmHg |
| Flash Point | 125.571°C |
| Water Solubility | Slightly soluble in water. |
| Vapor Presure | 0.016mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.531 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | density: 1.09 Boiling Point: 221-222°C flash point: 99°C refractive index: 1.537 |
| Use | For spices, pharmaceuticals and other organic synthesis intermediates |
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
| Risk Codes | R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
| UN IDs | 2810 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS number | GP1755000 |
| F | 10 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HazardClass | 6.1(a) |
| PackingGroup | II |
| customs code | 29095090 |
| FEMA | 2671 | 2-METHOXY-4-METHYLPHENOL |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.537(lit.) |
| flash point | 211 °F |
| storage conditions | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
| acidity coefficient (pKa) | 10.27±0.18(Predicted) |
| morphology | Liquid |
| color | colorless to light yellow |
| Specific gravity | 1.091.092 |
| water solubility | Slightly soluble in water. |
| Merck | 14,2571 |
| JECFA Number | 715 |
| BRN | 1862340 |
| NIST chemical information | Phenol, 2-methoxy-4-methyl-(93-51-6) |
| EPA chemical information | Phenol, 2-methoxy-4-methyl- (93-51-6) |
Toxicity
can be safely used in food (FDA,& sect;172.515,2000).
use limited
FEMA(mg/kg): soft drinks i0 ~ 21; Alcohol-containing beverage 0.02; Cold drink 0.05; Candy 0.77; Baked food 1.0.
production method
from the hydrogenation of vanillin.
It is obtained by methylation of catechol with dimethyl sulfate and alkali.