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M29355

Sigma-Aldrich

2-Methylanisole

99%

Synonym(s):

2-Methyl-1-methoxybenzene, o-Cresol methyl ether, o-Cresyl methyl ether, o-Methoxytoluene, o-Methylanisole

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Linear Formula:
CH3C6H4OCH3
CAS Number:
578-58-5
Molecular Weight:
122.16
EC Number:
209-426-3
MDL number:
MFCD00008373
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24896782
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

100

Assay

99%

refractive index

n20/D 1.516 (lit.)

bp

170-172 °C (lit.)

density

0.985 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

COc1ccccc1C

InChI

1S/C8H10O/c1-7-5-3-4-6-8(7)9-2/h3-6H,1-2H3

InChI key

DTFKRVXLBCAIOZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Pictograms

Flame
GHS02

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H226

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

125.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

52 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Graziela G Bianco et al.
The Journal of organic chemistry, 74(6), 2561-2566 (2009-02-24)
The first synthesis of the natural product (+)-mutisianthol was accomplished in 11 steps and in 21% overall yield from 2-methylanisole. The synthesis of its enantiomer was also performed in a similar overall yield. The absolute configuration of the sesquiterpene (+)-mutisianthol
Elodie Guyonnet Bilé et al.
ChemSusChem, 5(1), 91-101 (2012-01-18)
Optically active amphiphilic compounds derived from N-methylephedrine, N-methylprolinol, or cinchona derivatives possessing bromide or chiral lactate counterions were efficiently used as protective agents for rhodium(0) nanoparticles. The full characterization of these surfactants and the obtained nanocatalysts was performed by means
L Higgins et al.
Archives of biochemistry and biophysics, 385(1), 220-230 (2001-05-22)
Regioselectivity is used to determine the absolute energetic differences for four different reactions catalyzed by P450. Abstraction of a hydrogen from a benzylic carbon containing a chlorine has a 1.0 kcal/mol lower barrier than abstraction from a simple benzylic carbon
Johannes Niebler et al.
Phytochemistry, 109, 66-75 (2014-12-04)
Frankincense has been known, traded and used throughout the ages for its exceptional aroma properties, and is still commonly used in both secular and religious settings to convey a pleasant odor. Surprisingly, the odoriferous principle(s) underlying its unique odor profile

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