302880

2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol

≥98%

• Synonym(s): 2-Hydroxy-5-methylanisole, 2-Methoxy-p-cresol, 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxytoluene, 4-Methylguaiacol, Creosol
• Linear Formula: CH₃OC₆H₃(CH₃)OH
• CAS Number: 93-51-6
• Molecular Weight: 138.16
• Beilstein: 1862340
• EC Number: 202-252-9
• MDL number: MFCD00002378
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24858279
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: ≥98%
• form: liquid
• refractive index: n20/D 1.537 (lit.)
• bp: 221-222 °C (lit.)
• mp: 5 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.092 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: COc1cc(C)ccc1O
• InChI: 1S/C8H10O2/c1-6-3-4-7(9)8(5-6)10-2/h3-5,9H,1-2H3
• InChI key: PETRWTHZSKVLRE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol is the major component of black-ripe table olive aroma. It is the major anti-inflammatory compound in bamboo vinegar. Kinetics of reaction of 2-methoxy-4-methylphenol with chlorine atoms was studied.

Application

2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol was used in preparation of renewable bis(cyanate) esters.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302,H315,H319
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P332 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 210.2 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 99 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves