1,4-Dimethoxybenzene
ALDRICH/W238600 - 99%, FG
Synonym: p-Methoxyanisole; Dimethylhydroquinone; Hydroquinone dimethyl ether; NSC 7483
CAS Number: 150-78-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H10O2
Molecular Weight: 138.16
EC Number: 205-771-9
MDL Number: MFCD00008401
Linear Formula: C6H4(OCH3)2
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | 99% |
| autoignition temp. | 1463 °F |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 213 °C (lit.) |
| density | 1.053 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Fragrance grade | |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C8H10O2/c1-9-7-3-5-8(1 |
| InChI key | OHBQPCCCRFSCAX-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 54-56 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | fennel; green; sweet |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
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| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
| FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
| SMILES string | COc1ccc(OC)cc1 |
| vapor density | 4.8 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | <1 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| General description: | 1,4-Dimethoxybenzene can be used as a flavoring agent in the food industry. It s one of the main volatile constituents identified inTuber brumale, Vietnamese green tea and lotus tea. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 5, 10 kg in fiber drum |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 257.0 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 125 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | 99% |
| bp | 213 °C (lit.) |
| mp | 54-56 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.053 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| FEMA Number | 2386 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |

