W268003

2-Methylanisole

≥99%, FG

• Synonym(s): o-Methylanisole
• Linear Formula: CH₃C₆H₄OCH₃
• CAS Number: 578-58-5
• Molecular Weight: 122.16
• FEMA Number: 2680
• EC Number: 209-426-3
• Council of Europe no.: 187
• MDL number: MFCD00008373
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901245
• Flavis number: 4.014
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA 21 CFR 117; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• Assay: ≥99%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.516 (lit.)
• bp: 170-172 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.985 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: floral; earthy; walnut
• 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

Description

General description

2-Methylanisole is found in mastic oils, virgin olive oils and frankincense.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: 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