2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol, a methoxy alkylphenol that can potentially impart sensory and nutritional qualities to the food and beverage products, is generally added as a flavor ingredient. 2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol is also used as a component of cosmetic products.
Synonyms: 2-Hydroxy-5-methylanisole; 2-Methoxy-p-cresol; 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxytoluene; 4-Methylguaiacol; Creosol
Molecular Formula: C8H10O2
Molecular Weight: 138.16
Linear Structural Formula: CH3OC6H3(CH3)OH
MDL Number: MFCD00002378
Purity: >=98.0% (GC)
Melting Point: 5 C (lit.)
Density: 1.092 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.535-1.539; n20/D 1.537 (lit.)
Application: 2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol may be used as an analytical standard for the quantification of the analyte in biological samples, wine, and other alcohols, plants, cocoa beans, agriculture products, and cosmetic as well as sanitizing products by various chromatography techniques.