3-Methoxy-5-Cresol
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 3209-13-0
A dry note with an oakmoss and hay character and a soft iodine facet. Woody and natural, it adds a mossy depth to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Woody |
| Descriptor 2 | Mossy |
| Descriptor 3 | Hay |
| Tenacity2 | 400 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 3209-13-0 |
| INCI Name | 5-methoxy-m-cresol |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C8H10O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 138.16 |
| IUPAC Name | 3-methoxy-5-methylphenol |
| InChIKey | NOTCZLKDULMKBR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
3-hydroxy-5-methoxytoluene, 5-methoxy-3-methylphenol, 3-methoxy-5-methyl phenol, 3-methoxy-5-methylphenol, 5-methoxy-m-cresol, 5-methoxy-meta-cresol, oak moss phenol, oakmoss phenol, orcinol monomethyl ether, orcinyl (Givaudan), orcinyl 3 (Givaudan), orcinyl-3 (Givaudan), phenol, 3-methoxy-5-methyl-
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 254.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 135.00 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.010000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.385 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 4810 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | white to tan powder |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.0085 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.0025 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.051 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 0.047 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.012 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.012 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.012 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.012 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.028 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.096 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.096 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.0050 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 0.092 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 0.33 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 0.33 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.18 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.18 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | 100 % |
| IFRA Amendment | 52 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization |
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