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W313726

2,6-Dimethoxyphenol

greener alternative

natural, ≥96%

Synonym(s):

Pyrogallol 1,3-dimethyl ether

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Linear Formula:
(CH3O)2C6H3OH
CAS Number:
91-10-1
Molecular Weight:
154.16
Flavis number:
4.036
PubChem Substance ID:
24901484
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
FEMA Number:
3137
NACRES:
NA.21
EC Number:
202-041-1
MDL number:
MFCD00064434
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1526871
Organoleptic:
bacon; balsamic; smoky
Grade:
Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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Quality Level

300, 400

grade

Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural

agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009

assay

≥96%

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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sustainability

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bp

261 °C (lit.)

mp

50-57 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

greener alternative category

Aligned

organoleptic

bacon; balsamic; smoky

SMILES string

COc1cccc(OC)c1O

InChI

1S/C8H10O3/c1-10-6-4-3-5-7(11-2)8(6)9/h3-5,9H,1-2H3

InChI key

KLIDCXVFHGNTTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... GABRA1(2554)

General description

2,6-Dimethoxyphenol (syringol) is a phenol with methoxy groups at the 2 and 6 positions. It is a highly versatile molecule with a woody, and smoky aroma used in foods like meat, soups, and seafood.
We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks".

Application

2,6-Dimethoxyphenol is used as a flavoring agent in the food industry, particularly in smoked foods.

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For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

284.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

140 °C - closed cup

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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SHBS9167
SHBQ1004
SHBP6813
SHBN0180
SHBL1497

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Seperation of syringol from birch wood-derived vacuum pyrolysis oil
Murwanashyaka JN, et al.
Separation and Purification Technology, 24(1-2), 155-165 (2001)
Chemical composition, antioxidant, and antibacterial activity of wood vinegar from Litchi chinensis
Yang JF, et al.
Molecules (Basel), 21(9), 1150-1150 (2016)
Joseph Zakzeski et al.
ChemSusChem, 4(3), 369-378 (2011-01-20)
The solubilization and aqueous phase reforming of lignin, including kraft, soda, and alcell lignin along with sugarcane bagasse, at low temperatures (T≤498 K) and pressures (P≤29 bar) is reported for the first time for the production of aromatic chemicals and hydrogen. Analysis
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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
W313726-SAMPLE-K04061832870854
W313726-100G-K04061833377406
W313726-1KG-K04061833352526