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Methyl Vanillyl Ether
Methyl Vanillyl Ether
Aroma Chemical
CAS 5533-03-9
A sweet vanilla note with a soft balsamic, faintly chocolate character. It adds a smooth sweet warmth to gourmand, oriental and vanilla accords.
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Odor profile
Descriptor 1
Gourmand
Descriptor 2
Sweet
Descriptor 3
Medicinal
Identification
CAS Number 5533-03-9 INCI Name 2-methoxy-4-methoxymethyl-phenol Category Aroma Chemical Formula C9H12O3 Mol. Weight 168.19 IUPAC Name 2-methoxy-4-(methoxymethyl)phenol InChIKey USDDPDQEVLAOBO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonyms
2-methoxy-4-(methoxymethyl) phenol, 2-methoxy-4-(methoxymethyl)phenol, 2-methoxy-4-methoxymethyl phenol, phenol, 2-methoxy-4-(methoxymethyl)-
Physical and chemical data
Boiling Point
258.00 °C
Flash Point
110.10 °C
Vapor Pressure
0.008000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est)
LogP
1.061
Solubility
alcohol; water, 6939 mg/L @ 25 C (est)
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
Category Use Limit in the finished product
Category 1
Lip products, toys
0.065 %
Category 2
Deodorants, antiperspirants
0.080 %
Category 3
Eye products
0.065 %
Category 4
Fine fragrance
1.5 %
Category 5A
Body lotion
0.38 %
Category 5B
Face cream
0.065 %
Category 5C
Hand cream
0.065 %
Category 5D
Baby creams, oils
0.022 %
Category 6
Oral care, mouthwash
0.065 %
Category 7A
Rinse-off hair products
0.065 %
Category 7B
Leave-on hair products
0.065 %
Category 8
Intimate and baby wipes
0.022 %
Category 9
Soap, shampoo, rinse-off
2.9 %
Category 10A
Household care, hand contact
5.8 %
Category 10B
Aerosol air fresheners
11 %
Category 11A
Intended skin contact
0.022 %
Category 11B
Minimal skin contact
0.022 %
Category 12
No skin contact, candles
Not restricted
IFRA Amendment 51 Restriction Type Restriction Critical Effect Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity
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