Compound Summary

General Compound Information

2,6-dimethoxyphenol (syringol)

Description
2,6-dimethoxyphenol is a member of the class of phenols that is phenol substituted by methoxy groups at positions 2 and 6. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a member of phenols and a dimethoxybenzene.
Synonyms
2,6-DIMETHOXYPHENOL;  91-10-1;  Syringol;  Pyrogallol 1,3-dimethyl ether;  Phenol, 2,6-dimethoxy-;
FlavorDB ID
3354
PUBCHEM ID
Molecular Weight
154.16
Molecular Formula
C8H10O3
Openeye Can Smiles
COC1=C(C(=CC=C1)OC)O
IUPAC Inchikey
KLIDCXVFHGNTTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Compound Classification
  • ClassyFire Ontology
Compound Quality
CATEGORY QUALITY THRESHOLD OCCURENCE REFERENCE
smell smoky, clove-like 3.762e+0 µmol/L bartlett pear brandy details
smell clove-like 1.881e-1 µmol/L raw licorice details
smell 1.881e-1 µmol/L blanched prawnfried prawn details
smell clove-like 1.881e-1 µmol/L licorice details
smell smoky, clove-like 1.881e-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)
2,6-DIMETHOXYPHENOL 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: 2,6-Dimethoxyphenol
Receptors
Receptor information of this compound is not available!
Consensus Spectra
Spectrum Type Spectrum View Description Polarity
Experimental GCMS view GCMS positive