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.