A phenolic pyrolysis product of plant biomass
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2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol

Item No. 36533

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Technical Information
Formal Name
2-methoxy-4-methyl-phenol
CAS Number
93-51-6
Synonyms
  • p-Creosol
  • 4-methyl Guaiacol
  • p-Methylguaiacol
  • NSC 4969
Molecular Formula
C8H10O2
Formula Weight
138.2
Purity
≥98%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A neat liquid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
Water: Slightly soluble
SMILES
OC1=CC=C(C)C=C1OC
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C8H10O2/c1-6-3-4-7(9)8(5-6)10-2/h3-5,9H,1-2H3
InChi Key
PETRWTHZSKVLRE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol is a phenolic pyrolysis product of plant biomass.1,2 It is a volatile component of black olives and roasted coffee beans.3,4

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

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    Product Description References

    1. Galletti, G.C., Ward, R.S., and Pelter, A. Analysis of pyrolysis products of lignans using capillary gas chromatography and ion trap detection. J. Anal. Appl. Pyrolysis 21(3), 281-292 (1991).

    2. Theapparat, C.Y., Khongthong, S., Rodjan, P., et al. Physicochemical properties and in vitro antioxidant activities of pyroligneous acid prepared from brushwood biomass waste of Mangosteen, Durian, Rambutan, and Langsat. J. For. Res. 30(3), 1139–1148 (2018).

    3. Sánchez, R., Martín-Tornero, E., Lozano, J., et al. Electronic nose application for the discrimination of sterilization treatments applied to Californian-style black olive varieties. J. Sci. Food Agric. 102(6), 2232-2241 (2022).

    4. Chindapan, N., Puangngoen, C., and Devahastin, S. Profiles of volatile compounds and sensory characteristics of Robusta coffee beans roasted by hot air and superheated steam. Int. J. Food Sci. 56(8), 3814–3825 (2021).