Creosol
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 93-51-6
A spicy clove note with a vanilla phenolic character and a leathery smoky facet. Medicinal and warm, it deepens white floral, leather and balsamic accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Spicy |
| Descriptor 2 | Smoky |
| Descriptor 3 | Vanilla |
| Tenacity2 | 132 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 93-51-6 |
| INCI Name | 2-methoxy-p-cresol |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C8H10O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 138.16 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-methoxy-4-methylphenol |
| InChIKey | PETRWTHZSKVLRE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol, Phenol, 2-methoxy-4-methyl-, 4-Methyl guaiacol, p-Methylguaiacol, p-Creosol, 2-Methoxy-4-cresol, 4-Methyl-2-methoxyphenol, p-Cresol, 2-methoxy-, 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxytoluene, 3-Methoxy-4-hydroxytoluene, 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-1-methylbenzene, W9gw1kzg6n, homo catechol monomethyl ether, para-creosol, creosol natural, homo guaiacol, guaiacol, 4-methyl-, 1-hydroxy-2-methoxy-4-methyl benzene, 1-hydroxy-2-methoxy-4-methylbenzene, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-1-methyl benzene, 4-hydroxy-3-methylanisol, 2-hydroxy-5-methylanisole, 2-methoxy-4-methyl phenol, 2-methoxy-4-methylphenol natural, 2-methoxy-p-cresol, 2-methoxy-para-cresol, nat.4-methyl guaiacol, p-methyl guaiacol, para-methyl guaiacol, 4-methyl guaiacol natural, 4-methyl guaiacol synthetic, 4-methylguaiacol, para-methylguaiacol, rohkcrsol, valspice (Givaudan), valspice natural
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 221.5 °C |
| Melting Point | 5.5 °C |
| Flash Point | 99.44 °C |
| Density | 1.089 |
| Refractive Index | 1.534 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.078000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 1.3 |
| Solubility | slightly soluble in water |
| Appearance | Liquid |
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 | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 49 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization |
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