2,6-DIMETHOXY-4-METHYLPHENOL
- CAS NO.：6638-05-7
- Empirical Formula: C9H12O3
- Molecular Weight: 168.19
- MDL number: MFCD00017289
- EINECS: 229-641-6
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-02-02 18:10:39
What is 2,6-DIMETHOXY-4-METHYLPHENOL?
Chemical properties
brown crystalline mass
Chemical properties
4-Methyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol has a phenolic, medicinal odor.
Occurrence
Reported found in dried bonito, smoked pork belly, smoked sausage, natural smoke flavor, cured and uncured pork, beer, cuttlefish and smoked fish.
The Uses of 2,6-DIMETHOXY-4-METHYLPHENOL
Used as a flavor and fragrance agents.
Definition
ChEBI: 2,6-Dimethoxy-4-methylphenol is a member of methoxybenzenes and a member of phenols.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: phenolic, medicinal, musty and guaiacol with a smoky nuance
Properties of 2,6-DIMETHOXY-4-METHYLPHENOL
| Melting point: | 37-42 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 145-146 °C14 mm Hg(lit.) |
| Density | 1.105±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| FEMA | 3704 | 4-METHYL-2,6-DIMETHOXYPHENOL |
| Flash point: | >230 °F |
| storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,2-8°C |
| form | powder to lump to clear liquid |
| pka | 10.29±0.23(Predicted) |
| color | White or Colorless to Light orange to Yellow |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. phenolic smoke medicinal woody spice eugenol root caramel |
| Water Solubility | Slightly soluble in water. |
| JECFA Number | 722 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 6638-05-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
Safety information for 2,6-DIMETHOXY-4-METHYLPHENOL
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 2,6-DIMETHOXY-4-METHYLPHENOL
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