Name: 2-Methoxy-4-Methylphenol
Cas: 93-51-6
Purity: 99%
MOQ: 1KG
Directory Guidance on 2-Methoxy-4-Methylphenol
Chemical Structure
Basic Info
2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol, also known as 4-methylguaiacol (2-Methoxy-4-Methyl Phenol, 4-MP), is slightly soluble in water and has a spicy smell. This compound is used in the production of spices, drugs and other organic synthesis intermediaries. The main method of production is to methylate or hydrogenate high catechol.
2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol, molecular formula: C8H10O2; molecular weight: 138.16. It is a colorless or light yellow liquid. It is slightly soluble (pH 7) in water, soluble in organic solvents like ethanol. The liquid is colorless or light yellow with a mild vanilla, sweet and spicy flavor. It releases irritating and pungent smoke when heated.
Product Introduction
| Melting point | 5 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 221-222 °C (lit.) |
| density | 1.092 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| FEMA | 2671 | 2-METHOXY-4-METHYLPHENOL |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.537(lit.) |
| Fp | 211 °F |
| storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
| solubility | Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| form | Liquid |
| pka | 10.27±0.18(Predicted) |
| color | colorless to light yellow |
| Specific Gravity | 1.091.092 |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. spicy clove vanilla phenolic medicinal leathery woody smoky burnt |
| Odor Type | spicy |
| biological source | synthetic |
| Water Solubility | Slightly soluble in water. |
| MF: | C8H10O2 |
| MW: | 138.16 |
| EINECS: | 202-252-9 |
| Item | Specification |
| Product Name | 2-Methoxy-4-Methylphenol |
| CAS No. | 93-51-6 |
| Appearance | liquid |
| Shelf Life | 2 years |
| Packing | As your requirements |
Product Packaging
1. Flavor and Fragrance Industry
2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol has a unique aroma, so it has important applications in the flavor and fragrance industry:
Food flavors: widely used for meat processing, baking goods, and condiments.
Cosmetic flavors: Used to prepare flavoring ingredients for perfumes, skin products, and shampoos. They provide warm and sweet scents.
Flavor intermediates : used as an intermediary for the synthesis other flavor compounds such as oxidation and esterification, to produce more complex flavor molecules.
2. Intermediates for organic synthesis
2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol is an important intermediate in organic synthesis:
Functional group transformation: Its phenolic hydroxyl groups and methoxyl groups can be involved in various chemical reactions such as etherifications, esterifications, oxidations, etc. to produce derivatives with a range of functions.
Construction of complex molecules: it is used as a starting substance to synthesize drugs, pesticides, and functional materials.
3. Intermediates for pharmaceuticals and pesticides
2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol has important applications in the fields of medicine and pesticides:
Pharmaceutical intermediates are used as intermediates in the production of antibacterial drugs, as well as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant drugs.
Pesticide intermediates are used in the production of biologically active pesticides like fungicides.
4. Antioxidants and Preservatives
2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol has antioxidant properties, so it can be used as an antioxidant and preservative in food and cosmetics:
Food additives are used to prolong the shelf-life of foods and to prevent oxidation.
Cosmetic additives are used to protect active ingredients and oils in cosmetics and skin care products.
Related References
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Manufacturer of 2-Methoxy-4-Methylphenol
Zhishang Chemical is based in Shandong, serves the whole country, faces the world, and is determined to become an excellent supplier and service provider in the chemical industry.
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DO YOU ACCEPT SAMPLE ORDER?
We will make samples before mass production. After the samples are approved by the department and users, we will start mass production. During the production process, we will carry out 100% inspection, and then carry out random inspection before packaging.
WHAT’S YOUR MOQ?
Our MOQ is 1kg. But usually we can also accept a smaller quantity, such as 100g, if you need it, provided that the sample fee is 100% paid.
IS THERE A DISCOUNT?
Different quantity has different discount.
HOW TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE PRODUCT QUALITY MEETS OUR NEEDS BEFORE PLACING AN ORDER?
You can consult us to get free samples of some products, you only need to pay the freight or arrange express delivery to us and get the samples. You can send us the product specifications and requirements you need, and we will manufacture products according to your requirements.
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