2,6-Dimethoxyphenol CAS 91-10-1

Introduction:Basic information about 2,6-Dimethoxyphenol CAS 91-10-1, including its chemical name, molecular formula, synonyms, physicochemical properties, and safety information, etc.

2,6-Dimethoxyphenol Basic information

Product Name:2,6-Dimethoxyphenol
Synonyms:1,3-Dimethoxy-2-hydroxybenzene;1,3-Dimethyl pyrogallate;1,3-dimethylpyrogallate;2,6-dimethoxy-pheno;2,6-Dimethoxyphenol (syringol);2,6-Dimethoxyphenyl;2,6-Dwumetoksyfenol;2-Hydroxy-1,3-dimethoxybenzene
CAS:91-10-1
MF:C8H10O3
MW:154.16
EINECS:202-041-1
Product Categories:phenol Flavor;Flavor;Aromatic Hydrocarbons (substituted) & Derivatives
Mol File:91-10-1.mol

2,6-Dimethoxyphenol Chemical Properties

Melting point 50-57 °C(lit.)
Boiling point 261 °C(lit.)
density 1.1690 (rough estimate)
FEMA 3137 | 2,6-DIMETHOXYPHENOL
refractive index 1.4745 (estimate)
Fp >230 °F
storage temp. Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature
solubility Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)
pka9.97±0.10(Predicted)
form Crystalline Powder, Crystals, or Crystalline Solid
color Off-white or gray to brown
Odorat 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. smoky phenolic balsamic bacon powdery woody
Odor Typesmoky
biological sourcesynthetic
Water Solubility 2 g/100 mL (13 ºC)
JECFA Number721
BRN 1526871
InChI1S/C8H10O3/c1-10-6-4-3-5-7(11-2)8(6)9/h3-5,9H,1-2H3
InChIKeyKLIDCXVFHGNTTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCOc1cccc(OC)c1O
LogP0.77
CAS DataBase Reference91-10-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry ReferencePhenol, 2,6-dimethoxy-(91-10-1)
EPA Substance Registry SystemPhenol, 2,6-dimethoxy- (91-10-1)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes Xn,Xi
Risk Statements 22-36/37/38
Safety Statements 26-36-37/39
RIDADR UN 2811 6.1/PG 1
WGK Germany 3
RTECS SL0900000
Hazard Note Irritant
TSCA TSCA listed
HS Code 29095090
Storage Class11 - Combustible Solids
Hazard ClassificationsAcute Tox. 4 Oral
Eye Irrit. 2
Skin Irrit. 2
STOT SE 3

2,6-Dimethoxyphenol Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties2,6-Dimethoxyphenol is an off-white or grey to brown crystalline powder that has a woody, medicinal, rather dry odor.
OccurrenceReported found in beechwood tar creosote, onion, garlic, leek, chive, nira (Allium tuberosum Rotti), nobira(Allium grayi Regal) and caucus (Allium victoralis L.)
Uses2,6-Dimethoxyphenol has been used as a metabolite of lignin depolymerisation.It is also used as flavoring agent or adjuvant.It is reported to be the single most important flavor chemical in smoke flavors. It is used in smoke flavors, whisky, rum, tea, spice, savory, seafood, meat, liquorices, coffee, and nut flavors.
DefinitionChEBI: 2,6-dimethoxyphenol is a member of the class of phenols that is phenol substituted by methoxy groups at positions 2 and 6. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a member of phenols and a dimethoxybenzene.
Preparation2,6-Dimethoxyphenol is prepared by reacting pyrogallol with methyl iodide in alkaline aqueous medium; by demethylation of pyrogallol trimethyl ether in aqueous alkali or in alcohol.
Aroma threshold valuesDetection: 400 ppb to 1.85 ppm
Taste threshold valuesTaste characteristics at 60 ppm: sweet, medicinal, creamy, meaty, vanilla, spice.
Synthesis Reference(s)The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 44, p. 4444, 1979 DOI: 10.1021/jo01338a043
Tetrahedron Letters, 34, p. 7667, 1993 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)61534-4
General Description2,6-Dimethoxyphenol has been identified as one of the volatile flavor constituents in shoyu (soy sauce), wine and wood smoke.
Purification MethodsPurify the phenol by zone melting or sublimation in a vacuum. [Beilstein 6 IV 7329.]

2,6-Dimethoxyphenol Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials1-Propanone, 1-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)--->4-Hydroxy-3-methoxystyrene-->Homovanillic acid-->2-Propen-1-one, 1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)--->4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXYPHENYLACETONE-->DIHYDROEUGENOL-->DIHYDROCONIFERYL ALCOHOL-->1-Propanone, 1-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-hydroxy--->2-HYDROXYACETOPHENONE-->2,6-Dimethoxyphenylboronic acid-->3,4-Dimethoxyacetophenone-->4-ETHYLANISOLE-->Pyrogallol-->4-Methoxybenzoic acid-->2-(2,6-Dimethoxyphenoxy)-1-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)ethanone
Preparation ProductsAcetosyringone-->1,2-Ethanediyl, 1-phenyl- (9CI)-->4-Ethylphenol
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