二氢丁子香酚

Description

2-Methoxy-4-propylphenol is identified by CAS 2785-87-7, molecular formula C10H14O2 and molecular weight 166.10 g/mol. UNII A3XE712277; ChEBI 167417; InChIKey PXIKRTCSSLJURC-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 125.00 to 126.00 °C. @ 14.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 250 °C; Density: 1.034-1.040.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	2785-87-7
PubChem CID	17739
Molecular formula	C10H14O2
Molecular weight	166.10 g/mol
IUPAC name	2-methoxy-4-propylphenol
InChIKey	PXIKRTCSSLJURC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
UNII (FDA)	A3XE712277
ChEBI ID	CHEBI:167417
FEMA number	3598
JECFA number	717

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	166.22
XLogP3	2.2
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	3
Exact Mass	166.099379685
Monoisotopic Mass	166.099379685
Topological Polar Surface Area	29.5
Heavy Atom Count	12
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	125.00 to 126.00 °C. @ 14.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	250 °C
Density	1.034-1.040
LogP	2.390
Refractive Index	1.520-1.525

Physical description & handling notes

• Liquid; CBI
• Colourless oily liquid, warm, spicy, sweet, and slightly floral balsamic odour
• slightly soluble in water; soluble in fat
• miscible (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 Clove, Phenol No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H317 (97.9%), H319 (92.9%)

Documented Uses

• Used as flavoring and fragrance ingredient (L1609).
• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• Information on 7 consumer products that contain Dihydroeugenol in the following categories is provided:
• Phenol, 2-methoxy-4-propyl-; 4-Propyl-ortho-methoxyphenol; 4-Propylguaicol; 5-Propyl-ortho-hydroxyanisole; Dihydroeugenol
• IFRA 51st Amendment - Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards

Synonyms

2-METHOXY-4-PROPYLPHENOL; 2785-87-7; Dihydroeugenol; 4-Propylguaiacol; Phenol, 2-methoxy-4-propyl-; Guaiacylpropane; Cerulignol; Coerulignol; p-Propylguaiacol; 4-Propyl-2-methoxyphenol; p-n-Propylguaiacol; (4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propane; 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxypropylbenzene; 1-Propyl-3-methoxy-4-hydroxybenzene; 1-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propane; FEMA No. 3598

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of 2-Methoxy-4-propylphenol?

CAS 2785-87-7; molecular formula C10H14O2; molecular weight 166.10 g/mol.

What other names is 2-Methoxy-4-propylphenol known by?

2-METHOXY-4-PROPYLPHENOL, 2785-87-7, Dihydroeugenol, 4-Propylguaiacol, Phenol, 2-methoxy-4-propyl-, Guaiacylpropane.

What is the regulatory status of 2-Methoxy-4-propylphenol?

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

Is 2-Methoxy-4-propylphenol classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H317, H319.

What are the key physical properties of 2-Methoxy-4-propylphenol?

Boiling Point: 125.00 to 126.00 °C. @ 14.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 250 °C; Density: 1.034-1.040; LogP: 2.390.

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