4-propyl syringol
4-propyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol
Identification
| Name | 4-propyl syringol |
| IUPAC | 2,6-dimethoxy-4-propylphenol |
| CAS Number | 6766-82-1 |
| FDA UNII | GM73K8R20X |
| Molecular Formula | C11 H16 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 196.24612000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J361.535I |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 724 4-propyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 04.056 2,6-dimethoxy-4-propylphenol |
| FEMA Number | 3729 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 6766-82-1 ; 4-PROPYL-2,6-DIMETHOXYPHENOL |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.07100 to 1.07600 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 8.912 to 8.953 |
| Refractive Index | 1.52900 to 1.53000 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 115.00 °C. @ 0.38 mm Hg, 299.00 to 300.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.001000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 276.00 °F. TCC ( 135.56 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 2.878 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | phenolic |
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 [sex: M,F] > 5000 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 | flavoring agents |
| Recommendation for 4-propyl syringol usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 0.061 (μg/capita/day) |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA) | 0.10 (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 | - |
| 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
2,6-
dimethoxy-4-propyl phenol
2,6-
dimethoxy-4-propylphenol
phenol, 2,6-dimethoxy-4-propyl
4-
propyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol
4-
propylsyringol
PubMed:
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