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Creation Date2016-05-19 02:14:12 UTC
Update Date2016-11-09 01:09:44 UTC
Accession NumberCHEM006474
Identification
Common Name2-METHOXY-4-METHYLPHENOL
ClassSmall Molecule
Description2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol is found in anise. 2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol is a flavouring ingredient. 2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol is a constituent of ylang-ylang oi
Contaminant Sources
  • EAFUS Chemicals
  • FooDB Chemicals
  • HMDB Contaminants - Feces
  • ToxCast & Tox21 Chemicals
Contaminant TypeNot Available
Chemical Structure
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Synonyms
ValueSource
4-MethylguaiacolMeSH
CreosolMeSH
1-Hydroxy-2-methoxy-4-methylbenzeneHMDB
2-Hydroxy-5-methylanisoleHMDB
2-Methoxy-4-cresolHMDB
2-Methoxy-4-methyl-phenolHMDB
2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol (4-methylguaiacol)HMDB
2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol (creosol)HMDB
2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol, 9ciHMDB
2-Methoxy-P-cresolHMDB
3-Methoxy-4-hydroxytolueneHMDB
3-Methoxy-4-methyl-phenolHMDB
4-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-1-methylbenzeneHMDB
4-Hydroxy-3-methoxytolueneHMDB
4-Methyl guaiacolHMDB
4-Methyl-2-methoxyphenolHMDB
4-Methyl-2-methoxyphenol (4-methylguaiacol)HMDB
5-MethylguaiacolHMDB
Cresolum drudumHMDB
FEMA 2671HMDB
Homocatechol methyl esterHMDB
Homocatechol monomethyl etherHMDB
HomoguaiacolHMDB
KreosolHMDB
P-CreosolHMDB
P-MethylguaiacolHMDB
P-MethylguaicolHMDB
Phenol, 4-methyl-2-methoxyHMDB
RohkcrsolHMDB
ValspiceHMDB
Chemical FormulaC8H10O2
Average Molecular Mass138.164 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass138.068 g/mol
CAS Registry Number93-51-6
IUPAC Name2-methoxy-4-methylphenol
Traditional Namecreosol
SMILESCOC1=C(O)C=CC(C)=C1
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C8H10O2/c1-6-3-4-7(9)8(5-6)10-2/h3-5,9H,1-2H3
InChI KeyPETRWTHZSKVLRE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description belongs to the class of organic compounds known as methoxyphenols. Methoxyphenols are compounds containing a methoxy group attached to the benzene ring of a phenol moiety.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassBenzenoids
ClassPhenols
Sub ClassMethoxyphenols
Direct ParentMethoxyphenols
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Methoxyphenol
  • Phenoxy compound
  • Methoxybenzene
  • Phenol ether
  • P-cresol
  • Anisole
  • 1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoid
  • Toluene
  • Alkyl aryl ether
  • Monocyclic benzene moiety
  • Ether
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Aromatic homomonocyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAromatic homomonocyclic compounds
External DescriptorsNot Available
Biological Properties
StatusDetected and Not Quantified
OriginNot Available
Cellular LocationsNot Available
Biofluid LocationsNot Available
Tissue LocationsNot Available
PathwaysNot Available
ApplicationsNot Available
Biological RolesNot Available
Chemical RolesNot Available
Physical Properties
StateNot Available
AppearanceNot Available
Experimental Properties
PropertyValue
Melting PointNot Available
Boiling PointNot Available
SolubilityNot Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility6.71 g/LALOGPS
logP1.79ALOGPS
logP2.03ChemAxon
logS-1.3ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)10.34ChemAxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)-4.9ChemAxon
Physiological Charge0ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count2ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count1ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area29.46 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count1ChemAxon
Refractivity39.54 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability14.77 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings1ChemAxon
Bioavailability1ChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterNoChemAxon
Veber's RuleYesChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemAxon
Spectra
Spectra
Spectrum TypeDescriptionSplash KeyView
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-0079-8900000000-c42e8911b7e5bb460b86Spectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-0079-8900000000-c42e8911b7e5bb460b86Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, Positivesplash10-0079-2900000000-15a46b79f8391d6c6966Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (1 TMS) - 70eV, Positivesplash10-0072-5910000000-30cf6b8fe2b454aa0a7fSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-000i-0900000000-d79622f054761511961fSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-000i-1900000000-186bb7a1a13b13310f72Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-1000-9300000000-8f2b34f63ad1fd835b6eSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-000i-0900000000-df50a00e5dc8e9a1f2ecSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-000i-0900000000-41c1e559c847063fb1e4Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-05fr-9600000000-7e3c4dbc7d1fd009db5bSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-0a4i-1900000000-3649f7c79a19e4bc82a9Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-0ar0-9500000000-1a0f4d510ef798661ce1Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-014i-9000000000-fab9fd9e596db561d31eSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-000i-0900000000-08ef9d705ca98ce39abfSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-00dr-2900000000-09cc2771d42e461513a0Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-014l-9000000000-7718ec98bccb51b6db7aSpectrum
MSMass Spectrum (Electron Ionization)splash10-0079-9800000000-79f6c5643ac065193b94Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
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1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
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1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
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1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
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1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
Toxicity Profile
Route of ExposureNot Available
Mechanism of ToxicityNot Available
MetabolismNot Available
Toxicity ValuesNot Available
Lethal DoseNot Available
Carcinogenicity (IARC Classification)Not Available
Uses/SourcesNot Available
Minimum Risk LevelNot Available
Health EffectsNot Available
SymptomsNot Available
TreatmentNot Available
Concentrations
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DrugBank IDNot Available
HMDB IDHMDB0032136
FooDB IDFDB008862
Phenol Explorer IDNot Available
KNApSAcK IDNot Available
BiGG IDNot Available
BioCyc IDNot Available
METLIN IDNot Available
PDB IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkCreosol
Chemspider ID21105936
ChEBI IDNot Available
PubChem Compound ID7144
Kegg Compound IDNot Available
YMDB IDNot Available
ECMDB IDNot Available
References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
MSDSNot Available
General References
1. Yannai, Shmuel. (2004) Dictionary of food compounds with CD-ROM: Additives, flavors, and ingredients. Boca Raton: Chapman & Hall/CRC.