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Thymyl methyl ether

SKU 90037972 CAS 1076-56-8 Available on enquiry

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Thymyl methyl ether is a volatile organic compound used as a fragrance and flavoring agent in cosmetics and food products. It is also employed in organic synthesis as a protecting group or intermediate. Available in high purity, it has a molecular weight of 164.24 g/mol and a boiling point of 198–200 °C. Molekula supplies Thymyl methyl ether from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 90037972
CAS Number: 1076-56-8
IUPAC Name: 2-methoxy-4-methyl-1-propan-2-ylbenzene
EC Number: 214-063-9
Exact Mass: 164.1201
SMILES: CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)C(C)C)OC
InChIKey: LSQXNMXDFRRDSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C11H16O/c1-8(2)10-6-5-9(3)7-11(10)12-4/h5-8H,1-4H3
PubChem CID: 14104

Synonyms

1-Isopropyl-2-methoxy-4-methylbenzene
2-Isopropyl-5-methylanisole
2-methoxy-4-methyl-1-propan-2-ylbenzene
3-Methoxy-p-cymene
4-Isopropyl-3-methoxytoluene
Benzene, 2-methoxy-4-methyl-1-(1-methylethyl)-
Methyl thymol ether
Methyl thymyl ether
O-Methylthymol
Thymol methyl ether

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Boiling Point: 214 to 216 °C at 760 mmHg
Solubility (other solvents): Insoluble in water; Soluble in oils

Source: PubChem CID 14104 (Human Metabolome Database (HMDB), Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA))

Frequently asked questions

What is thymyl methyl ether used for?

Thymyl methyl ether is primarily used as a fragrance and flavoring agent in the cosmetic and food industries due to its aromatic properties.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of thymyl methyl ether?

The chemical formula is C11H16O, and the molecular weight is 164.24 g/mol.

How should thymyl methyl ether be stored?

Store in a cool, dry place away from light and incompatible materials; keep container tightly closed.

What grade of thymyl methyl ether does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies thymyl methyl ether in technical grade, suitable for industrial and research applications.

Can Molekula supply thymyl methyl ether in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply thymyl methyl ether in bulk quantities; please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.

What documentation comes with a purchase of thymyl methyl ether?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) upon request.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.