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2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol

≥98%

Synonym(s):

2-Hydroxy-5-methylanisole, 2-Methoxy-p-cresol, 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxytoluene, 4-Methylguaiacol, Creosol

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Linear Formula:
CH3OC6H3(CH3)OH
CAS Number:
93-51-6
Molecular Weight:
138.16
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
24858279
EC Number:
202-252-9
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1862340
MDL number:
MFCD00002378
Assay:
≥98%
Form:
liquid
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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

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.

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Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Codes

H302,H315,H319

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

210.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

99 °C - closed cup

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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