W238600

1,4-Dimethoxybenzene

99%, FG

• Synonym(s): p-Methoxyanisole, Dimethylhydroquinone, Hydroquinone dimethyl ether, NSC 7483
• Linear Formula: C₆H₄(OCH₃)₂
• CAS Number: 150-78-7
• Molecular Weight: 138.16
• FEMA Number: 2386
• Beilstein: 774605
• EC Number: 205-771-9
• Council of Europe no.: 2059
• MDL number: MFCD00008401
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901038
• Flavis number: 4.034
• NACRES: NA.21
• Organoleptic: fennel; green; sweet
• Grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• Biological source: synthetic
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• Food allergen: no known allergens

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 300; 400
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• vapor density: 4.8 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: <1 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• Assay: 99%
• autoignition temp.: 1463 °F
• bp: 213 °C (lit.)

Description

General description

1,4-Dimethoxybenzene can be used as a flavoring agent in the food industry. It s one of the main volatile constituents identified inTuber brumale, Vietnamese green tea and lotus tea.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 257.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 125 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves