4-Ethoxyphenol

HCID 12150

Basic information

CAS
622-62-8
Standard SMILES
CCOc1ccc(O)cc1
InChIKey
LKVFCSWBKOVHAH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular formula
C8H10O2
Average molar mass
138.16 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
138.06807956

Overview

4-Ethoxyphenol is a member of phenols and an aromatic ether.

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
4-Ethoxyphenol
IUPAC
4-ethoxyphenol
English name
4-Ethoxyphenol
Molecular formula
C8H10O2
Molecular weight
138.16

Names & synonyms

4-EthoxyphenolPhenol, 4-ethoxy-P-ETHOXYPHENOLHydroquinone monoethyl etherp-Hydroxyphenetole4-EthyloxyphenolPhenol, p-ethoxy-4-ethoxy-phenol1-Ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzeneEthoxyphenol, p-NSC 9885FEMA No. 3695
Show more names
2OPFEMA 3695AURORA 94934-thoxyphenolEthoxy phenolp-ethoxy-pheno4-Ethoxyphenole
Ether monoethylique de l'hydroquinoneDTXSID3044251p-ethoxy-phenolEINECS 210-748-1BRN 1907114UNII-605352N8AQNSC-9885Ether monoethylique de l'hydroquinone [French]

Database identifiers

CAS
622-62-8
PubChem CID
12150
DTXSID
DTXSID3044251
ChEMBL
CHEMBL225153
ChEBI
CHEBI:179262
UNII
605352N8AQ
EC Number
210-748-1
Nikkaji
J45.017K

Properties

Computed structural properties

XLogP
1.8
Topological polar surface area
29.5 Ų
Hydrogen bond donors
1
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2
Rotatable bonds
2
Heavy atoms
10

Experimental & physicochemical properties

SpringerMaterials Properties13C nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum
FragrancesFragrance substance (Hydroquinone monoethyl ether) -> IFRA amendment 40
LogP · 2 items

1.81

1.95

Food AdditivesFLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT -> FDA Substance added to food
Flavoring AgentsEU Flavoring substances
Solubility · 2 items

slightly soluble to soluble in water; soluble in oils

moderately soluble (in ethanol)

Physicochemical properties

Melting point
64 · 64-67 °C
Boiling point
131 °C · 131 °C (9 mmHg)
Density
1.0742 · 1.0742 (rough estimate)
refractive index
1.5231 · 1.5231 (estimate)
FEMA
3695 · 3695 | HYDROQUINONE MONOETHYL ETHER
FLAVIS Number
4.037 · 04.037 | 4-Ethoxyphenol

Safety & regulation

GHS classification

GHS Classification · 4 items

Warning

H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 159 reports by companies from 7 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Hazard information

Regulatory Information · 3 items

Chemical: Phenol, 4-ethoxy-

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 (Repealed by Com. Implementing Reg. (EU) No 872/2012)

Phenol, 4-ethoxy-: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard

Hazard Classes and CategoriesSkin Irrit. 2 (100%)

Safety data

wgk
3
tsca
TSCA listed
rtecs
SL3790000
hs_code
29071990
risk_code
41-37/38-22-36/37/38
Signal word
Warning

Chemistry & industry

Pharmacology

Metabolism/Metabolites4-Ethoxyphenol has known human metabolites that include (2S,3S,4S,5R)-6-(4-ethoxyphenoxy)-3,4,5-trihydroxyoxane-2-carboxylic acid.
Cellular LocationsCytoplasm

Uses & manufacturing

IFRA Fragrance Standards · 6 items

Hydroquinone monoethyl ether

1-Ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzene; p-Ethoxyphenol; Phenol, 4-ethoxy-; 4-Ethoxyphenol

IFRA_STD_152.pdf

40

IFRA 51st Amendment - Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards

Prohibition: This material should not be used as a fragrance ingredient

Use Classification · 5 items

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

General Manufacturing InformationPhenol, 4-ethoxy-: ACTIVE
Applications · 3 items

UsesIntermediates of Liquid Crystals

Uses4-Ethoxyphenol has been used as substrate to evaluate kinetic constant for the monophenolase activity of mushroom tyrosinase.

General Description4-Ethoxyphenol is the major dehalogenated product formed during H2O2-driven microperoxidase-8-catalyzed dehalogenation of 4-fluorophenol.

Preparation methods

PreparationHydroquinone monoethyl ether is produced by regulated (Mono)-ethylation of Hydroquinone with Diethylsulfate in weak aqueous alkaline solution.

Suppliers100 total

北京华美互利生物化工010-56205725 · [email protected]
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Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co.,Ltd.+86-0571-88938639 17705817739 · [email protected]

Additional notes

DefinitionChEBI: 4-Ethoxyphenol is a member of phenols and an aromatic ether.

Related reactions

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