ortho-methyl anisole
o-methylanisole
Identification
| Name | ortho-methyl anisole |
| IUPAC | 1-methoxy-2-methylbenzene |
| CAS Number | 578-58-5 |
| EINECS | 209-426-3 |
| FDA UNII | 09G73SL17K |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H10 O |
| Molecular Weight | 122.16690000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00008373 |
| Nikkaji Number | J7.427F |
| CoE Number | 187 |
| XlogP3 | 2.70 (est) |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1242 o-methylanisole |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 04.014 1-methoxy-2-methylbenzene |
| FEMA Number | 2680 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 578-58-5 ; O-METHYLANISOLE |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 99.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.97900 to 0.98200 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 8.156 to 8.181 |
| Refractive Index | 1.51500 to 1.51800 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Melting Point | -34.10 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 170.00 to 172.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 63.00 to 64.00 °C. @ 14.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.900000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 125.00 °F. TCC ( 51.67 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 2.740 |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description |
at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. at 1.00 %.
|
| Taste Description | at 5.00 ppm. |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| 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 | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for ortho-methyl anisole usage levels up to | 2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 2.40 (μg/capita/day) |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA) | 0.06 (μg/capita/day) |
| Structure Class | I |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | 2.30000 |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
anisole, 2-methyl-
benzene, 1-methoxy-2-methyl-
o-
cresyl methyl ether
ortho-
cresyl methyl ether
1-
methoxy-2-methyl benzene
1-
methoxy-2-methylbenzene
2-
methoxytoluene
o-
methoxytoluene
ortho-
methoxytoluene
methyl 2-methylphenyl ether
2-
methyl anisole
o-
methyl anisole
2-
methyl anisole natural
2-
methyl methoxybenzene
methyl o-tolyl ether
methyl ortho-cresyl ether
2-
methyl ortho-tolyl ether
2-
methylanisole
o-
methylanisole
ortho-
methylanisole
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