Orcinol Dimethyl Ether
Aroma Chemical Heart Note (estimated) CAS 4179-19-5
Orcinol Dimethyl Ether is a earthy, nutty and sweet material in the Fragrance Material Index. A written odor description for this material is not yet available.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note (estimated) |
| Descriptor 1 | Earthy |
| Descriptor 2 | Nutty |
| Descriptor 3 | Sweet |
Identification
| CAS Number | 4179-19-5 |
| INCI Name | 3,5-dimethoxytoluene |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C9H12O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 152.19 |
| IUPAC Name | 1,3-dimethoxy-5-methylbenzene |
| InChIKey | RIZBLVRXRWHLFA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
3,5-Dimethoxytoluene; benzene, 1,3-dimethoxy-5-methyl-; 1,3-dimethoxy-5-methyl benzene; 1,3-dimethoxy-5-methylbenzene; 5-methyl resorcinol dimethyl ether; 5-methyl-1,3-dimethoxybenzene; toluene, 3,5-dimethoxy-
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 244.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 102.00 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.049000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.897 |
| Solubility | water, 365.5 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only.; For experimental / research use only. |
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