W238503

1,3-Dimethoxybenzene

≥98%, FG

• Synonym(s): Dimethylresorcinol, Resorcinol dimethyl ether
• Linear Formula: C₆H₄(OCH₃)₂
• CAS Number: 151-10-0
• Molecular Weight: 138.16
• FEMA Number: 2385
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 878582
• EC Number: 205-783-4
• Council of Europe no.: 189
• MDL number: MFCD00008384
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901037
• Flavis number: 4.016
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA 21 CFR 117
• assay: ≥98%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.524 (lit.)
• bp: 85-87 °C/7 mmHg (lit.)
• density: 1.055 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• organoleptic: medicinal; chemical; cooling; sweet
• SMILES string: COc1cccc(OC)c1
• InChI: 1S/C8H10O2/c1-9-7-4-3-5-8(6-7)10-2/h3-6H,1-2H3
• InChI key: DPZNOMCNRMUKPS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

1,3-Dimethoxybenzene can be used as a flavoring agent in the food industry. It is reported to be found in the volatiles of port wine and Roquefort cheese.

Application

• Homogeneous Gold Catalysis Using Complexes Recovered from Waste Electronic Equipment.: This research utilizes 1,3-Dimethoxybenzene in catalytic processes involving gold complexes reclaimed from electronic waste, presenting a sustainable approach in catalytic chemistry and highlighting the reuse of precious metals in industrial applications (McCarthy et al., 2022).


• Sequential Ir/Cu-Mediated Method for the Meta-Selective C-H Radiofluorination of (Hetero)Arenes.: Demonstrates a technique for the meta-selective C-H radiofluorination involving 1,3-Dimethoxybenzene, offering a novel pathway for the synthesis of radio-labelled compounds used in PET imaging, which is crucial for medical diagnostics and research (Wright et al., 2021).


• Synthesis and antioxidant activities of phenol derivatives from 1,6-bis(dimethoxyphenyl)hexane-1,6-dione.: Discusses the synthesis of new antioxidant compounds derived from 1,3-Dimethoxybenzene, underlining its role in developing therapeutic agents that could mitigate oxidative stress-related diseases (Artunc et al., 2020).


• One-Step Synthesis of C(2v)-Symmetric Resorcin[4]arene Tetraethers.: This paper details a one-step synthesis method using 1,3-Dimethoxybenzene to create novel macrocyclic molecules, potentially useful in host-guest chemistry and molecular recognition, which are key areas in supramolecular chemistry and nanotechnology (Smith et al., 2020).

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 2
• flash_point_f: 190.4 °F - closed cup
• flash_point_c: 88 °C - closed cup
• ppe: Eyeshields, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)