- 2-Methoxy-4-vinylphenol
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2-Methoxy-4-vinylphenol 4-Ethenyl-2-methoxyphenolOther names4-Hydroxy-3-methoxystyrene
4-Vinylguaiacol
p-Vinylguaiacol
p-Vinicatechol-o-methyl etherIdentifiers CAS number 7786-61-0 PubChem 332 ChemSpider 325 UNII DA069CTH0O DrugBank DB03514 KEGG C17883 Jmol-3D images Image 1 - Oc1ccc(cc1OC)C=C
Properties Molecular formula C9H10O2 Molar mass 150.17 g mol−1 Boiling point 224 °C, 497 K, 435 °F
Hazards Flash point 113 °C (verify) (what is: / ?)
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)Infobox references 2-Methoxy-4-vinylphenol is an aromatic substance used as a flavoring agent.[1] It is one of the compounds responsible for the natural aroma of buckwheat.[2]
Some insects such as Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Red palm weevil) use this substance for chemical signaling (pheromones).[3]
The aroma of pure substance was described as: apple, spicy, peanut, wine-like or clove and curry.
References
- ^ 2-METHOXY-4-VINYLPHENOL, Summary of Evaluations Performed by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives
- ^ Janes D, Kantar D, Kreft S, Prosen H (2008). "Identification of buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) aroma compounds with GC-MS". Food Chemistry 112: 120. doi:10.1016/j.foodchem.2008.05.048.
- ^ Semiochemical - 2-methoxy-4-vinylphenol, Pherobase.com
Categories:- Phenols
- Phenol ethers
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