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2-Methoxyphenol, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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2-Methoxyphenol, >-98%, C7H8O2, CAS Number-90-05-1, methylcatechol, guaiastil, 2-hydroxyanisole, 1-hydroxy-2-methoxybenzene, pyroguaiac acid, o-methoxyphenol, pyrocatechol monomethyl ether, phenol, 2-methoxy, guaicol, guaiacol, 1000g, >98%, 508112, 204 deg.C to 206 deg.C, CHEBI:28591, 1.129

2-Methoxyphenol acts as an expectorant. It is used as an anti-oxidant as well as an anti-skinning agent for paints. It serves as a precursor to flavorants such as eugenol and vanillin. Further, it is used as an intermediate in the chemical synthesis of active pharmaceuticals, flavoring and perfumery products. In addition to this, it is also used as an indicator in chemical reactions that produce oxygen.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
2-Methoxyphenol acts as an expectorant. It is used as an anti-oxidant as well as an anti-skinning agent for paints. It serves as a precursor to flavorants such as eugenol and vanillin. Further, it is used as an intermediate in the chemical synthesis of active pharmaceuticals, flavoring and perfumery products. In addition to this, it is also used as an indicator in chemical reactions that produce oxygen.

Solubility
Miscible with carbon tetrachloride, alcohol, chloroform, ether, oils, glacial acetic acid and sodium hydroxide solution. Slightly miscible with water and petroleum ether.

Notes
Air and light sensitive. Store in a cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS

90-05-1

Molecular Formula

C7H8O2

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

124.139

MDL Number

MFCD00002185

InChI Key

LHGVFZTZFXWLCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonym

guaiacol, o-methoxyphenol, 2-hydroxyanisole, phenol, 2-methoxy, pyrocatechol monomethyl ether, methylcatechol, guaiastil, guaicol, 1-hydroxy-2-methoxybenzene, pyroguaiac acid

PubChem CID

460

ChEBI

CHEBI:28591

IUPAC Name

2-methoxyphenol

SMILES

COC1=CC=CC=C1O

Specifications

Melting Point

28°C to 31°C

Density

1.129 g/mL

Boiling Point

204°C to 206°C

Flash Point

82°C (179°F)

Assay Percent Range

>98%

Refractive Index

1.543

Quantity

250 g

Beilstein

508112

Sensitivity

Air and light sensitive

Merck Index

14,4553

Solubility Information

Miscible with carbon tetrachloride,alcohol,chloroform,ether,oils,glacial acetic acid and sodium hydroxide solution. Slightly miscible with water and petroleum ether.

Formula Weight

124.14

Percent Purity

≥98%

Chemical Name or Material

2-Methoxyphenol

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Hazard Category

H227-H302-H315-H319

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement
H302-H315-H319
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statement

P210-P235-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P314-P330-P332+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c

EINECSNumber

201-964-7

RTECSNumber

SL7525000

TSCA

Yes

Recommended Storage

Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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