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General Material Information

Preferred name ortho-guaiacol
Trivial Name Guaiacol
Short Description o-methoxyphenol
Formula C7 H8 O2
CAS Number 90-05-1
FEMA Number 2532
Flavis Number 4.005
FDA UNII 6JKA7MAH9C
Nikkaji Number J3.217D
Beilstein Number 0508112
MDL MFCD00002185
COE Number 173
Bio Activity Summary External link
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 713 guaiacol
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 90-05-1 ; GUAIACOL
Synonyms
  • anastil
  • creodon
  • guaiaco
  • guaiacol
  • nat. guaiacol
  • o- guaiacol
  • o- guaiacol natural
  • guaiastil
  • guajacol
  • guajol
  • guasol
  • 1-hydroxy-2-methoxybenzene
  • 2-hydroxy-anisole
  • 2-hydroxyanisole
  • o- hydroxyanisole
  • ortho- hydroxyanisole
  • o- methoxy catechol
  • 2-methoxy-phenol
  • o- methoxy-phenol
  • 1-oxy-2-methoxybenzene
  • 2-methoxyphenol
  • o- methoxyphenol
  • ortho- methoxyphenol
  • methyl catechol
  • o- methyl catechol
  • ortho- methyl catechol
  • o- methylcatechol
  • ortho- methylcatechol
  • phenol, 2-methoxy-
  • pyrocatechol methyl ester
  • pyrocatechol monomethyl ether
  • 2-methoxyphenol
  • Phenol, o-methoxy-
  • o-Hydroxyanisole
  • o-Methoxyphenol
  • Pyroguaiac acid
  • 2-Hydroxyanisole
  • 1-Hydroxy-2-methoxybenzene
  • O-Methyl catechol
  • o-Guaiacol
  • Methylcatechol
  • NSC 3815
  • 2-Methoxyl-4-vinylphenol
  • MeSH ID: D006139

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Literature & References

2-methoxyphenol
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:90-05-1
Pubchem (cid):460
Pubchem (sid):134970621
Flavornet:90-05-1
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Publications by PubMed
Determination of the importance of in-mouth release of volatile phenol glycoconjugates to the flavor of smoke-tainted wines.
Non-smoky glycosyltransferase1 prevents the release of smoky aroma from tomato fruit.
Characterization of the aroma signature of styrian pumpkin seed oil ( Cucurbita pepo subsp. pepo var. Styriaca) by molecular sensory science.
Comparative analysis of volatiles in traditionally cured Bourbon and Ugandan vanilla bean ( Vanilla planifolia ) extracts.
Contribution of several volatile phenols and their glycoconjugates to smoke-related sensory properties of red wine.
A Solanum lycopersicum catechol-O-methyltransferase involved in synthesis of the flavor molecule guaiacol.
Efficient synthesis of hydroxystyrenes via biocatalytic decarboxylation/deacetylation of substituted cinnamic acids by newly isolated Pantoea agglomerans strains.
Identification of 2-ethyl-4-methyl-3-thiazoline and 2-isopropyl-4-methyl-3-thiazoline for the first time in nature by the comprehensive analysis of sesame seed oil.
Chemical and biochemical study of industrially produced San Simón da Costa smoked semi-hard cow's milk cheeses: Effects of storage under vacuum and different modified atmospheres.
A role for differential glycoconjugation in the emission of phenylpropanoid volatiles from tomato fruit discovered using a metabolic data fusion approach.
Decrease of 4-vinylguaiacol during beer aging and formation of apocynol and vanillin in beer.
Relating sensory descriptors to volatile components in flavor of specialty rice types.
Structural analogues of homoeriodictyol as flavor modifiers. Part III: short chain gingerdione derivatives.
Comparison of odor-active compounds from six distinctly different rice flavor types.
Enzymatic removal of off-flavors from apple juice.
Aroma components of American country ham.
Characterization of volatile aroma compounds in cooked black rice.
Growth behavior of off-flavor-forming microorganisms in apple juice.
Identification of sulfur volatiles in canned orange juices lacking orange flavor.
Metabolism of isoeugenol via isoeugenol-diol by a newly isolated strain of Bacillus subtilis HS8.
Odor thresholds of microbially induced off-flavor compounds in apple juice.
Physicochemical model to interpret the kinetics of aroma extraction during wine aging in wood. Model limitations suggest the necessary existence of biochemical processes.
Flavor characteristics of lapsang souchong and smoked lapsang souchong, a special Chinese black tea with pine smoking process.
Screening for key odorants in Moroccan green olives by gas chromatography-olfactometry/aroma extract dilution analysis.
Alicyclobacillus spp. in the fruit juice industry: history, characteristics, and current isolation/detection procedures.
Components detected by means of solid-phase microextraction and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry in the headspace of artisan fresh goat cheese smoked by traditional methods.
Ferulic acid release and 4-vinylguaiacol formation during brewing and fermentation: indications for feruloyl esterase activity in Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
Characteristic aroma components of rennet casein.
Real-time monitoring of 4-vinylguaiacol, guaiacol, and phenol during coffee roasting by resonant laser ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry.
Identification of potent odorants in Japanese green tea (Sen-cha).
In vitro studies of biological effects of cigarette smoke condensate. II. Induction of sister-chromatid exchanges in human lymphocytes by weakly acidic, semivolatile constituents.

Other Information

(IUPAC):Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
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KEGG (GenomeNet):C01502
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB01398
FooDB:FDB011885
YMDB (Yeast Metabolome Database):YMDB01430
Export Tariff Code:2909.50.5000
Typical G.C.
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Suppliers

Advanced Biotech Alfrebro
Ambles Nature et Chimie Anhui Suzhou Jinli Aromatic Chemicals
Augustus Oils Aurochemicals
Axxence Aromatic Beijing Lys Chemicals
Berjé BOC Sciences
Diffusions Aromatiques EMD Millipore
Ernesto Ventós Excellentia International
Fleurchem Foreverest Resources
Fuzhou Farwell Glentham Life Sciences
Global Essence H. Interdonati, Inc.
Hermitage Oils Indukern F&F
Jiangyin Healthway Jinan Enlighten Chemical Technology(Wutong Aroma )
Kunshan Sainty Lluch Essence
M&U International Moellhausen
Natural Advantage Omega Ingredients
Pell Wall Perfumes Penta International
PerfumersWorld Reincke & Fichtner
Riverside Aromatics Robertet
Santa Cruz Biotechnology Sigma-Aldrich
Sunaux International Synerzine
TCI AMERICA Tengzhou Xiang Yuan Aroma Chemicals
The Good Scents Company The Lermond Company
The Perfumers Apprentice United International
Vigon International WholeChem
Advanced Biotech. Inc. Alfrebro LLC/ Archer Daniels Midland Company
Augustus Oils Ltd Axxence Aromatic GmbH
Beijing Lys Chemicals Co, LTD. Berje Inc.
Fleurchem, Inc. Foreverest Resources Ltd.
Glentham Life Sciences Ltd Global Essence Inc.
Hermitage Oils / Neroli S.R.L. Indukern, S.A. F&F Ingredients Division
Jiangyin Healthway International Trade Co., Ltd Lluch Essence S.L.
M&U International LLC Moellhausen S.P.A.
Penta International Corporation PerfumersWorld Ltd.
Riverside Aromatics Ltd. Robertet, Inc.
Synerzine, Inc. Qingdao Free Trade Zone United International Co Ltd
Ernesto Ventós S.A. Vigon International, Inc.
WholeChem, LLC

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 124.13916015625
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 9.344 to 9.403
Refractive Index 1.533 to 1.544 @ 20 °C
Melting Point 28 to 32°C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point 205 to 206°C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point 119 to 120°C @ 40 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.179 mmHg @ 25 °C
Vapor Density 4.27
Flash Point TCC Value 82.22 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 1.32
Shelf life 24 months (or longer if stored properly.)
Storage notes Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. store under nitrogen.
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 7226 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water, 1.87E+04 mg/L @ 15 °C (exp) Yes

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Phenolic
phenolic, smoky, spicy, vanilla, woody, medicinal, savory, meaty
Odor strength high , recommend smelling in a 1.00 % solution or less
Substantivity 280 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Luebke, William tgsc, (1996) At 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. phenolic smoke spice vanilla woody
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 22, No. 3, 47, (1997) Phenolic, smoky, spicy, medicinal, vanilla and savory meaty with a woody nuance
Flavor Type: Woody
woody, phenolic, bacon, savory, smoky, medicinal
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 22, No. 3, 47, (1997) At 2.00 ppm. Woody, phenolic, bacon, savory, smoky and medicinal
General comment Phenolic, smoke, woody, bacon

Occurrences

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xn - Harmful.
R 22 - Harmful if swallowed.
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing.
Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302
Skin irritation (Category 2), H315
Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319
Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3), H402
Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 3), H412
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Signal word Warning
Hazard statement(s)
H302 - Harmful if swallowed
H315 - Causes skin irritation
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
H402 - Harmful to aquatic life
H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statement(s)
P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P273 - Avoid release to the environment.
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P330 - Rinse mouth.
P332 + P313 - IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P337 + P313 - IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-mouse LD50 621 mg/kg
(Cioli et al., 1980)

gavage-rat LD50 [sex: M,F] 725 mg/kg
(Taylor et al., 1964)

oral-cat LDLo 1500 mg/kg
Food and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 20, Pg. 697, 1982.

oral-human LDLo 43 mg/kg
GASTROINTESTINAL: OTHER CHANGES BEHAVIORAL: TREMOR
"Toxicology of Drugs and Chemicals," Deichmann, W.B., New York, Academic Press, Inc., 1969Vol. -, Pg. 295, 1969.

intravenous-mouse LD50 170 mg/kg
Food and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 20, Pg. 697, 1982.

oral-mouse LD50 621 mg/kg
Drugs of the Future. Vol. 5, Pg. 539, 1980.

intravenous-rabbit LDLo 3700 ug/kg
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Vol. 17, Pg. 497, 1969.

oral-rabbit LDLo 2000 mg/kg
Food and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 20, Pg. 697, 1982.

oral-rat LD50 520 mg/kg
BEHAVIORAL: GENERAL ANESTHETIC
Folia Medica Cracoviensia. Vol. 32, Pg. 309, 1991.

Dermal Toxicity:
subcutaneous-guinea pig LDLo 900 mg/kg
Food and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 20, Pg. 697, 1982.

subcutaneous-rabbit LDLo 1250 mg/kg
Food and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 20, Pg. 697, 1982.

subcutaneous-rat LDLo 900 mg/kg
Food and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 20, Pg. 697, 1982.

Inhalation Toxicity:
inhalation-mouse LC50 7570 mg/m3
Food and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 20, Pg. 697, 1982.

Safety in use information

Category:
flavor and fragrance agents
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for ortho-guaiacol usage levels up to:
0.5000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 44.00 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 16.00 (μg/capita/day)
Structure Class: I
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
publication number: 3. Update in publication number(s): 29
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: 2.000003.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): 0.800001.00000
beverages(alcoholic): 1.0000015.00000
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: 0.100000.10000
chewing gum: 0.010000.01000
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: 0.700002.00000
fruit ices: --
gelatins / puddings: 0.900002.00000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: 1.000001.00000
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: --
meat products: 3.000006.00000
milk products: --
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: --
soft candy: 0.800002.00000
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --

Safety references

European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies...

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s):

Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 22 (FGE.22): Ring-substituted phenolic substances from chemical groups 21 and 25 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000)
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 58 (FGE.58) Consideration of phenol derivatives evaluated by JECFA (55th meeting) structurally related to ring substituted phenolic substances evaluated by EFSA in FGE.22 (2006) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC)
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 60 (FGE.60): Consideration of eugenol and related hydroxyallylbenzene derivatives evaluated by JECFA (65th meeting) structurally related to ring- substituted phenolic substances evaluated by EFSA in FGE.22 (2006)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 22, Revision 1 (FGE.22Rev1): Ring-substituted phenolic substances from chemical groups 21 and 25
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Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of phenol derivatives containing ring-alkyl, ring-alkoxy and side-chains with an oxygenated functional group (chemical group 25) when used as flavourings for all species
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Review of substances/agents that have direct beneficial effect on the environment: mode of action and assessment of efficacy
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EPI System: View
ClinicalTrials.gov:search
Chemical Carcinogenesis Research Information System:Search
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EPA GENetic TOXicology:Search
EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):90-05-1
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :460
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:1
2-methoxyphenol
Chemidplus:0000090051
EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials
RTECS:SL7525000 for cas# 90-05-1