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2,6-Dimethoxyphenol

Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 91-10-1

A smoky phenolic note with a balsamic bacon character and a soft woody facet. Powdery and natural, it adds a smoky depth in traces.

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Odor profile

Note Base Note
Descriptor 1 Food-like
Descriptor 2 Phenolic
Descriptor 3 Smoky
Tenacity2 356 h

2 Source: The Good Scents Company

Identification

CAS Number91-10-1
CategoryAroma Chemical
FormulaC8H10O3
Mol. Weight154.16
IUPAC Name2,6-dimethoxyphenol
InChIKeyKLIDCXVFHGNTTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonyms

1,3-di-o-methylpyrogallol, 1,3-di-ortho-methyl pyrogallol, 2,6-dimethoxy phenol, 1,3-dimethoxy-2-hydroxybenzene, 2,6-dimethoxybenzolol, 2,6-dimethoxyphenol congealed solid, 2,6-dimethoxyphenol crystalline powder, 2,6-dimethoxyphenol natural 1% in ethyl alcohol, 1,3-dimethyl pyrogallate, 1,3-dimethylpyrogallate, 2-hydroxy-1,3-dimethoxybenzene, phenol, 2,6-dimethoxy-, pyrogallol 1,3-dimethyl ether, pyrogallol dimethyl ether, pyrogallol dimethylether, syringol

Physical and chemical data

Boiling Point 260.00 °C
Melting Point 54.00 °C
Flash Point 140.00 °C
Vapor Pressure 0.006170 mmHg @ 25.00 C.
LogP 1.150
Solubility alcohol; water, 17200 mg/L @ 13C (exp); For experimental / research use only.
Appearance white to tan powder

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