4-ALLYL-2,6-DIMETHOXYPHENOL

CAS NO.：6627-88-9
Empirical Formula: C11H14O3
Molecular Weight: 194.23
MDL number: MFCD00008655
EINECS: 229-600-2
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-27 22:50:29

What is 4-ALLYL-2,6-DIMETHOXYPHENOL?

Chemical properties

CLEAR YELLOW TO ORANGE LIQUID

Chemical properties

A clear liquid with a roasted, burnt, meaty, bacon aroma. It is used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant

Occurrence

Reported found in nutmeg, smoked pork belly, smoked sausage, natural smoked flavor banana, sherry and red wine

The Uses of 4-ALLYL-2,6-DIMETHOXYPHENOL

4-Allyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol is used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant. Also used to produce 2,6-Dimethoxy-4-propyl-phenol.

Definition

ChEBI: 4-allyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol is a member of the class of phenols that is phenol substituted by an allyl group at position 4 and methoxy groups at positions 2 and 6 respectively. It is a member of phenols, a dimethoxybenzene and a phenylpropanoid.

Aroma threshold values

Detection at 1.2 ppm

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: meaty, phenolic, smoky and bacony, with creamy, vanilla nuances

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 70, p. 1746, 1948 DOI: 10.1021/ja01185a020

Properties of 4-ALLYL-2,6-DIMETHOXYPHENOL

Boiling point:	168-169 °C/11 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.092 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.548(lit.)
FEMA	3655 \| 4-ALLYL-2,6-DIMETHOXYPHENOL
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
pka	10.31±0.23(Predicted)
Odor	at 1.00 % in propylene glycol. roasted burnt meaty bacon smoky ham
Water Solubility	Soluble in fats. Insoluble in water.
JECFA Number	726
CAS DataBase Reference	6627-88-9(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for 4-ALLYL-2,6-DIMETHOXYPHENOL

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H317:Sensitisation, Skin 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.