3,4-xylenol
3,4-dimethylphenol
Identification
| Name | 3,4-xylenol |
| IUPAC | 3,4-dimethylphenol |
| CAS Number | 95-65-8 |
| EINECS | 202-439-5 |
| FDA UNII | 4L479F5JU6 |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H10 O |
| Molecular Weight | 122.16690000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00002304 |
| Nikkaji Number | J43.457D |
| Beilstein | 1099267 |
| CoE Number | 11262 |
| XlogP3 | 2.20 (est) |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 708 3,4-xylenol |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 04.048 3,4-dimethylphenol |
| FEMA Number | 3596 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 95-65-8 ; 3,4-XYLENOL |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | dark orange crystals (est) |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 64.00 to 68.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 227.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.053000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 230.00 °F. TCC ( 110.00 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 2.230 |
| Shelf Life | 24.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly. |
| Storage | store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | DIMETHYLPHENOL slightly smoky and earthy character provides nice roasted notes to seafood, mushroom and coffee flavors. |
| Taste Description |
smoky, sweet and earthy notes Nice smoky, sweet and earthy notes
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Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 727 mg/kg |
| 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 |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 5.70 (μg/capita/day) |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA) | 1.00 (μg/capita/day) |
| 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 | - |
| 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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