DIHYDROEUGENOL

Synonym(s):4-Propylguaiacol;Dihydroeugenol

CAS NO.：2785-87-7
Empirical Formula: C10H14O2
Molecular Weight: 166.22
MDL number: MFCD00037196
EINECS: 220-499-0
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 02:25:31

What is DIHYDROEUGENOL?

Description

2-Methoxy-4-propylphenol has a warm, spicy, sweet, and slightly floral balsamic odor. It may be prepared by catalytic reduction of eugenol with a palladium- or platinum-black catalyst.

Chemical properties

light yellow liquid

Chemical properties

2-Methoxy-4-propylphenol has a warm, spicy, sweet and slightly floral balsamic odor.

Occurrence

Reported found in rum, smoked fish, cured pork, cognac, malt whiskey, fermented tea, mushroom, rhubarb, dried bonito, cuttlefish and maté.

The Uses of DIHYDROEUGENOL

Potential applications include the profile enhancement of smoke flavors, clove, spicy nuances for cinnamon and pepper, vanilla, and fruit nuances.

Preparation

By catalytic reduction of eugenol with a palladium- or platinum-black catalyst.

Definition

ChEBI: Dihydroeugenol is a member of methoxybenzenes and a member of phenols.

General Description

2-Methoxy-4-propylphenol is a volatile phenolic flavor compound identified in Bordeaux wines, liquid smoke, karanda fruit{9 5} and oregano.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Biochem/physiol Actions

Odor at 1.0%

Properties of DIHYDROEUGENOL

Melting point:	16°C
Boiling point:	125-126 °C14 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	1.038 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure	3Pa at 25℃
refractive index	n20/D 1.522(lit.)
FEMA	3598 \| 2-METHOXY-4-PROPYLPHENOL
Flash point:	>230 °F
pka	10.04±0.18(Predicted)
Odor	at 100.00 %. clove sharp spicy sweet phenolic powdery allspice
Water Solubility	1.1g/L at 20℃
JECFA Number	717
EPA Substance Registry System	Phenol, 2-methoxy-4-propyl- (2785-87-7)

Safety information for DIHYDROEUGENOL

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H317:Sensitisation, Skin H318: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.