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W268003

2-Methylanisole

≥99%, FG

Synonym(s):

o-Methylanisole

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3C6H4OCH3
CAS Number:
578-58-5
Molecular Weight:
122.16
FEMA Number:
2680
Council of Europe no.:
187
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901245
Flavis number:
4.014
EC Number:
209-426-3
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00008373
Organoleptic:
floral; earthy; walnut
Grade:
FG, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Segment

300, 400

grade

FG, Halal, Kosher

agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FDA 21 CFR 117, FDA 21 CFR 172.515

assay

≥99%

refractive index

n20/D 1.516 (lit.)

bp

170-172 °C (lit.)

density

0.985 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

floral; earthy; walnut

SMILES string

COc1ccccc1C

InChI

1S/C8H10O/c1-7-5-3-4-6-8(7)9-2/h3-6H,1-2H3

InChI key

DTFKRVXLBCAIOZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

2-Methylanisole is found in mastic oils, virgin olive oils and frankincense.

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pictograms

Flame
GHS02

signalword

Warning

hcodes

H226

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

125.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

52 °C - closed cup

ppe

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

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