1,3-Dimethoxybenzene

Independent reference data for 1,3-Dimethoxybenzene (CAS 151-10-0), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

Synonyms and trade names

1,3-Dimethoxybenzene; 151-10-0; Resorcinol dimethyl ether; Benzene, 1,3-dimethoxy-; M-DIMETHOXYBENZENE; 3-Methoxyanisole; Benzene, m-dimethoxy-; Dimethyl resorcinol; Dimethylether resorcinolu; FEMA No. 2385; DTXSID2047060; 2694Z07HQY; meta-dimethoxybenzene; NSC-8699; DTXCID0027060; RefChem:72695

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Spice No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	97.5% (268 / 275)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	97.5% (268 / 275)
Reported hazard statements	H227

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 97.5% (268 of 275) of all reports.

Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 268 of 275 companies (only 2.5% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

What the public record says

m-Dimethoxybenzene is identified by CAS 151-10-0, molecular formula C8H10O2 and molecular weight 138.07 g/mol. UNII 2694Z07HQY; ChEBI 89853; InChIKey DPZNOMCNRMUKPS-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 85.00 to 87.00 °C. @ 7.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 215-217.5 °C; Boiling Point: 217.5 °C @760 [mm Hg].

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.