3-Methylanisole, CAS No. 100-84-5

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100-84-5

Catalog No. EBD1914834

CAS 100-84-5

Name 3-Methylanisole

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 3-Methylanisole m-Methoxytoluene m-Cresylmethylether 3-Methoxytoluene m-Methylanisole 1-Methoxy-3-methylbenzene ambrol methylm-tolylether methyl-m-cresol m-cresolmethylether

Molecular Formula: C8H10O

Molecular Weight: 122.16

MDL Number: MFCD00008395

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Phenols and Ethers Functional Chemicals > Consumer & Industrial Chemicals > Fragrances and Flavors

Product Description:

3-Methylanisole, also known as m-cresyl methyl ether, is an organic compound with the molecular formula C8H10O. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic phenolic, medicinal, and slightly sweet odor. Structurally, it consists of a benzene ring substituted with a methoxy group and a methyl group in the meta position. Its primary application is as a fragrance ingredient and flavoring agent. It is used in the formulation of perfumes, cosmetics, and soaps to impart herbaceous, spicy, and medicinal notes. It is also employed as a flavoring substance in food products. In chemical synthesis, 3-methylanisole serves as a versatile aromatic building block, particularly in electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions, due to the activating and ortho/para-directing nature of the methoxy group. It is used in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. The compound should be handled with care as it is flammable and may cause skin and eye irritation. It is typically stored in a cool, well-ventilated area away from oxidizers.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 175-176 °C(lit.)

Flash Point: 52 °C

Density: 0.969 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractivity: n20/D 1.513(lit.)

Storage: Flammables area

Safety Information

Packing Level: III

Hazard Category: 3

Transport Codes: 1993C

Analytical Data

Appearance: colourless liquid