Compound Summary

General Compound Information

2-methoxy-4-vinylphenol

Description
2-methoxy-4-vinylphenol is a member of the class of phenols that is guaiacol in which the hydrogen para- to the hydroxy group is replaced by a vinyl group. It has a role as a pheromone, a flavouring agent and a plant metabolite.
Synonyms
2-Methoxy-4-vinylphenol;  7786-61-0;  4-vinylguaiacol;  p-Vinylguaiacol;  4-Hydroxy-3-methoxystyrene;
FlavorDB ID
278
PUBCHEM ID
332
Molecular Weight
150.17
Molecular Formula
C9H10O2
Openeye Can Smiles
COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C=C)O
IUPAC Inchikey
YOMSJEATGXXYPX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Compound Classification
  • ClassyFire Ontology
Compound Quality
CATEGORY QUALITY THRESHOLD OCCURENCE REFERENCE
smell smoky 5.000e+0 µmol/L details
smell spicy 9.989e-6 µmol/L dill details
smell spicy 3.767e-6 µmol/L coffee details
smell 3.995e-6 µmol/L details
smell smoky, clove-like 1.398e-1 µmol/L orange juice details
smell smoky, clove-like 1.398e-1 µmol/L barley tea details
Compound Toxicity and Food Additive Safety (OFAS)
Toxicity Summary
Link to the Distributed Structure-Searchable Toxicity (DSSTox) Database
Food Additive Safety (OFAS)
2-METHOXY-4-VINYLPHENOL is used for FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT. More food additive safty information please view GRAS report.
EFSA's chemical Hazards Database : OpenFoodTox
This compound is found in OpenFoodTox with the name: 2-Methoxy-4-vinylphenol
Receptors
Receptor information of this compound is not available!
Consensus Spectra
Spectrum Type Spectrum View Description Polarity
Experimental GCMS view GCMS positive
Experimental LCMS view LCMS_Positive positive
Experimental LCMS view LCMS_Negative negative