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: 2026-09-12 18:54:54
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 | n |
| 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. |
Computed Descriptors for Dihydroeugenol
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