2,6-二甲氧基苯酚

Description

2,6-Dimethoxyphenol is identified by CAS 91-10-1, molecular formula C8H10O3 and molecular weight 154.06 g/mol. UNII 4UQT464H8K; ChEBI 955; InChIKey KLIDCXVFHGNTTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 260.00 to 261.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 261-262 °C; Melting Point: 55 - 56 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	91-10-1
PubChem CID	7041
Molecular formula	C8H10O3
Molecular weight	154.06 g/mol
IUPAC name	2,6-dimethoxyphenol
InChIKey	KLIDCXVFHGNTTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
UNII (FDA)	4UQT464H8K
ChEBI ID	CHEBI:955
FEMA number	3137
JECFA number	721

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	154.16
XLogP3	1.1
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	3
Rotatable Bond Count	2
Exact Mass	154.062994177
Monoisotopic Mass	154.062994177
Topological Polar Surface Area	38.7
Heavy Atom Count	11
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	260.00 to 261.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	261-262 °C
Melting Point	55 - 56 °C
Solubility	17.2 mg/mL at 13 °C
LogP	1.15

Physical description & handling notes

• Light brown solidified mass or fragments; [Aldrich MSDS]
• Solid
• White or colourless crystals, woody medicinal rather dry odour
• slightly soluble in water; soluble in oils
• moderately soluble (in ethanol)

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Phenol No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	0.1% (1 / 1711)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	0.1% (1 / 1711)
Reported hazard statements	H302

Documented Uses

• Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA]
• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Synonyms

2,6-DIMETHOXYPHENOL; 91-10-1; Syringol; Pyrogallol 1,3-dimethyl ether; Phenol, 2,6-dimethoxy-; 1,3-Dimethoxy-2-hydroxybenzene; 2-Hydroxy-1,3-dimethoxybenzene; 1,3-Dimethyl pyrogallate; 1,3-Di-o-methylpyrogallol; Pyrogallol dimethylether; FEMA No. 3137; DTXSID2052607; 4UQT464H8K; CHEBI:955; DTXCID0031180; RefChem:83270

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of 2,6-Dimethoxyphenol?

CAS 91-10-1; molecular formula C8H10O3; molecular weight 154.06 g/mol.

What other names is 2,6-Dimethoxyphenol known by?

2,6-DIMETHOXYPHENOL, 91-10-1, Syringol, Pyrogallol 1,3-dimethyl ether, Phenol, 2,6-dimethoxy-, 1,3-Dimethoxy-2-hydroxybenzene.

What is the regulatory status of 2,6-Dimethoxyphenol?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is 2,6-Dimethoxyphenol classified as hazardous?

0.1% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (1 of 1711).

What are the key physical properties of 2,6-Dimethoxyphenol?

Boiling Point: 260.00 to 261.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 261-262 °C; Melting Point: 55 - 56 °C; Solubility: 17.2 mg/mL at 13 °C.

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