C8H10O
122.16 g/mol
Flavor & FragranceWarning
2-Methylanisole
CAS578-58-5EC209-426-3
Category
Flavor & Fragrance
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
Flavoring agent and polar aprotic solvent
2-Methylanisole is a monomethoxybenzene derived from o-cresol, used as a polar aprotic solvent and a flavoring ingredient. It occurs naturally in mastic oils, virgin olive oils, and frankincense.
Flavoring agent or adjuvantPolar aprotic solvent
Content scope: Information here supports chemical identification and industrial supply, research, and manufacturing contexts. It is not a therapeutic claim, medical advice, or drug-use instructions.
Sourcing 2-Methylanisole?
Post a free purchase request — no account needed. It reaches suppliers of this product, and replies go straight to your inbox.
Related Compounds
Safety Reference
Warning
H226Flammable liquid and vapour
H302Harmful if swallowed
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for 2-Methylanisole (CAS 578-58-5) is 2909.30.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2909.30
EU CN code (8-digit)
2909 30 90
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
1-methoxy-2-methylbenzene
InChIKey
DTFKRVXLBCAIOZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=CC=CC=C1OC
Synonyms (20)
- 1-Methoxy-2-methylbenzene
- 2-Methoxytoluene
- 2-Methylanisole
- 2-Methylmethoxybenzene
- Anisole, o-methyl-
- Anisole, o-methyl- (8CI)
- BENZENE, 1-METHOXY-2-METHYL-
- FEMA 2680
- Methoxytoluene, o-
- Methyl o-cresyl ether
- Methyl o-methylphenyl ether
- Methyl o-tolyl ether
- Methyl-o-cresol
- methylanisole
- o-Cresol methyl ether
- o-Cresyl methyl ether
- o-Methoxytoluene
- o-Methylanisol
- o-Methylanisole
- ortho-methylanisole
Sourcing 2-Methylanisole?
Post a free purchase request — no account needed. It reaches suppliers of this product, and replies go straight to your inbox.