dihydroguaiaretic acid
Identification
| Name | dihydroguaiaretic acid |
| IUPAC | 4-[4-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2,3-dimethylbutyl]-2-methoxyphenol |
| CAS Number | 36469-60-0 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C20 H26 O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 330.42402000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J356.634J |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Soluble in | water, 0.2688 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for dihydroguaiaretic acid usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for dihydroguaiaretic acid flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
2,3-
dimethyl-1-(3'-methoxy-4'-hydroxyphenyl)-4-(3''-methoxy-4''-hydroxyphenyl) butane
2,3-
dimethyl-1-(3'-methoxy-4'-hydroxyphenyl)-4-(3''-methoxy-4''hydroxyphenyl)butane
4-[4-(4-
hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2,3-dimethylbutyl]-2-methoxyphenol
J-Stage:
Larvicidal Activity of (-)-Dihydroguaiaretic Acid Derivatives against Culex pipiens