C8H10O2
138.16 g/mol
Flavor & FragranceWarning
2-Methoxy-6-methylphenol
CAS2896-67-5EC608-297-4
Category
Flavor & Fragrance
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
flavor and fragrance ingredient
2-Methoxy-6-methylphenol is a phenolic compound used as a flavor and fragrance ingredient. It contributes to the sensory profile of various consumer products.
flavor and fragrance ingredient
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CAS 2896-67-5
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Safety Reference
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-methoxy-6-methylphenol
InChIKey
WBHAUHHMPXBZCQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=C(C(=CC=C1)OC)O
Synonyms (7)
- Guaiacol EP Impurity F
- 2-Hydroxy-3-methoxytoluene
- 2-Hydroxy-3-methylanisole
- 2-Methoxy-6-methylphenol
- 6-methoxy-2-methylphenol
- Phenol, 2-methoxy-6-methyl-
- o-Creosol