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Description

m-Dimethoxybenzene is identified by CAS 151-10-0, molecular formula C8H10O2 and molecular weight 138.07 g/mol. UNII 2694Z07HQY; ChEBI 89853; InChIKey DPZNOMCNRMUKPS-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 85.00 to 87.00 °C. @ 7.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 215-217.5 °C; Boiling Point: 217.5 °C @760 [mm Hg].

Identification

CAS Registry Number	151-10-0
PubChem CID	9025
Molecular formula	C8H10O2
Molecular weight	138.07 g/mol
IUPAC name	1,3-dimethoxybenzene
InChIKey	DPZNOMCNRMUKPS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
UNII (FDA)	2694Z07HQY
ChEBI ID	CHEBI:89853
FEMA number	2385
JECFA number	1249

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	138.16
XLogP3	2.2
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	2
Exact Mass	138.068079557
Monoisotopic Mass	138.068079557
Topological Polar Surface Area	18.5
Heavy Atom Count	10
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	85.00 to 87.00 °C. @ 7.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	215-217.5 °C
Boiling Point	217.5 °C @760 [mm Hg]
Melting Point	-52 °C
Density	1.053-1.057
Density	1.0521 @25 °C
Vapor Pressure	0.52 [mmHg]
LogP	2.21
Refractive Index	1.521-1.527

Physical description & handling notes

• Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
• Liquid
• Colourless liquid with a very powerful sweet-earthy, intensely, nut-like aroma
• Slightly soluble in water
• soluble (in ethanol)

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Spice No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	97.5% (268 / 275)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	97.5% (268 / 275)
Reported hazard statements	H227

Documented Uses

• Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• Benzene, 1,3-dimethoxy-: ACTIVE

Synonyms

1,3-Dimethoxybenzene; 151-10-0; Resorcinol dimethyl ether; Benzene, 1,3-dimethoxy-; M-DIMETHOXYBENZENE; 3-Methoxyanisole; Benzene, m-dimethoxy-; Dimethyl resorcinol; Dimethylether resorcinolu; FEMA No. 2385; DTXSID2047060; 2694Z07HQY; meta-dimethoxybenzene; NSC-8699; DTXCID0027060; RefChem:72695

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of m-Dimethoxybenzene?

CAS 151-10-0; molecular formula C8H10O2; molecular weight 138.07 g/mol.

What other names is m-Dimethoxybenzene known by?

1,3-Dimethoxybenzene, 151-10-0, Resorcinol dimethyl ether, Benzene, 1,3-dimethoxy-, M-DIMETHOXYBENZENE, 3-Methoxyanisole.

What is the regulatory status of m-Dimethoxybenzene?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is m-Dimethoxybenzene classified as hazardous?

97.5% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (268 of 275).

What are the key physical properties of m-Dimethoxybenzene?

Boiling Point: 85.00 to 87.00 °C. @ 7.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 215-217.5 °C; Boiling Point: 217.5 °C @760 [mm Hg]; Melting Point: -52 °C.

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