Phenol, 2-methoxy-6-methyl- (CED0146566)

Record Information
Version1.0
Creation Date2026-04-03 20:58:21 UTC
Update Date2026-04-03 20:58:21 UTC
Accession NumberCHEM067988
Identification
Common NamePhenol, 2-methoxy-6-methyl-
ClassSmall Molecule
Description
Phenol, 2-methoxy-6-methyl- is an organic compound with the chemical formula C8H10O2 and an average molecular weight of 138.17 g/mol. Phenol, 2-methoxy-6-methyl- belongs to the methoxyphenols, a subclass of phenols within the organic compounds. It is further classified under the superclass of benzenoids. The compound is found in or released from 42 recorded sources across various sectors. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with amplifiers, antennas, coils, auxiliary devices, adjustable resistors, and 18 other items. In the context of building and construction, it is linked to ceilings, floors, roofs, fencing, and ladders, among 4 additional sources. It is also detected in household cleaning and consumer products, including soap dispensers, ash trays, cigar cigarettes, pipe accessories, and other smoking requisites, as well as 2 other products. Furthermore, the compound is found in household items such as watch chains and is associated with food, food processing and cookware, specifically in the processing of meats and the preparation of wort.
Contaminant TypeNot Available
Chemical Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Chemical FormulaC8H10O2
Average Molecular Mass138.166 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass138.068 g/mol
CAS Registry Number2896-67-5
IUPAC NameNot Available
Traditional NameNot Available
SMILESCOC1=CC=CC(C)=C1O
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C8H10O2/c1-6-4-3-5-7(10-2)8(6)9/h3-5,9H,1-2H3
InChI KeyWBHAUHHMPXBZCQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as methoxyphenols. Methoxyphenols are compounds containing a methoxy group attached to the benzene ring of a phenol moiety.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassBenzenoids
ClassPhenols
Sub ClassMethoxyphenols
Direct ParentMethoxyphenols
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Methoxyphenol
  • Phenoxy compound
  • Methoxybenzene
  • Phenol ether
  • O-cresol
  • Anisole
  • 1-hydroxy-4-unsubstituted benzenoid
  • Toluene
  • Alkyl aryl ether
  • Monocyclic benzene moiety
  • Ether
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Aromatic homomonocyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAromatic homomonocyclic compounds
External DescriptorsNot Available
Biological Properties
StatusDetected and Not Quantified
OriginNot Available
Cellular LocationsNot Available
Biofluid LocationsNot Available
Tissue LocationsNot Available
ApplicationsNot Available
Biological RolesNot Available
Chemical RolesNot Available
Organoleptic EffectsNot Available
Physical Properties
StateNot Available
AppearanceNot Available
Experimental Properties
PropertyValue
Melting PointNot Available
Boiling PointNot Available
SolubilityNot Available
Predicted PropertiesNot Available
Spectra
SpectraNot Available
Toxicity Profile
Mechanism of ToxicityNot Available
Carcinogenicity (IARC Classification)Not Available
Minimum Risk LevelNot Available
SymptomsNot Available
TreatmentNot Available
Toxicity Values
Toxicity ValueUnitValue RangeOrganismDose DescriptorRoute of ExposurePredicted or ExperimentalReference
971.0Log mg/kg[550:1700]RatLD50oralpredictedNot Available
Health Effects
Health EffectRelationshipDirectionReference
Exposure Sources
Source IDSourceSectorReference
233BrushesPersonal care & cosmeticsNot Available
495CeilingsBuilding & ConstructionNot Available
496FencingBuilding & ConstructionNot Available
497FloorsBuilding & ConstructionNot Available
498LaddersBuilding & ConstructionNot Available
499RoofsBuilding & ConstructionNot Available
500Stairs And RampsBuilding & ConstructionNot Available
501Sunshades Awnings Or Outside ScreensBuilding & ConstructionNot Available
502Sunshades Awnings Or Outside ScreensBuilding & ConstructionNot Available
503Tents Or CanopiesBuilding & ConstructionNot Available
504Adjustable ResistorsElectrical & Electronic EquipmentNot Available
505AmplifiersElectrical & Electronic EquipmentNot Available
506AntennasElectrical & Electronic EquipmentNot Available
507Auxiliary DevicesElectrical & Electronic EquipmentNot Available
508CoilsElectrical & Electronic EquipmentNot Available
509Colour Television SystemsElectrical & Electronic EquipmentNot Available
510Communication Cables Or ConductorsElectrical & Electronic EquipmentNot Available
512ContactsElectrical & Electronic EquipmentNot Available
513Cores Yokes Or ArmaturesElectrical & Electronic EquipmentNot Available
514Discharge LampsElectrical & Electronic EquipmentNot Available
516Electric Hearing AidsElectrical & Electronic EquipmentNot Available
520Emergency Protective DevicesElectrical & Electronic EquipmentNot Available
526LoudspeakersElectrical & Electronic EquipmentNot Available
527MagnetsElectrical & Electronic EquipmentNot Available
529Power CablesElectrical & Electronic EquipmentNot Available
530Radio Transmission SystemsElectrical & Electronic EquipmentNot Available
531RelaysElectrical & Electronic EquipmentNot Available
532SelectorsElectrical & Electronic EquipmentNot Available
533Sparking PlugsElectrical & Electronic EquipmentNot Available
535Superconducting Magnets And Superconducting CoilsElectrical & Electronic EquipmentNot Available
537Television SystemsElectrical & Electronic EquipmentNot Available
538Thin Magnetic FilmsElectrical & Electronic EquipmentNot Available
540X Ray TubesElectrical & Electronic EquipmentNot Available
550Preparation Of WortFood, food processing & cookwareNot Available
552Processing MeatsFood, food processing & cookwareNot Available
554Ash TraysHousehold cleaning & consumer productsNot Available
556Cigar CigarettesHousehold cleaning & consumer productsNot Available
560Other Smoking RequisitesHousehold cleaning & consumer productsNot Available
562Pipe AccessoriesHousehold cleaning & consumer productsNot Available
564Soap DispensersHousehold cleaning & consumer productsNot Available
567Tobacco Product CasesHousehold cleaning & consumer productsNot Available
568Tobacco Product Moisture ControlHousehold cleaning & consumer productsNot Available
577Watch ChainsHousehold itemsNot Available
579Manufacture Of Iron Or SteelIndustrial manufacturing & chemical processingNot Available
581Paper Making MachinesIndustrial manufacturing & chemical processingNot Available
584BuoysMarine, shipping & aquacultureNot Available
585Canoes And KayaksMarine, shipping & aquacultureNot Available
589Life BuoysMarine, shipping & aquacultureNot Available
592Marine Propulsion Or SteeringMarine, shipping & aquacultureNot Available
594Ship HullsMarine, shipping & aquacultureNot Available
601Lawn MowersAgriculture & land managementNot Available
604Pest AttractantsAgriculture & land managementNot Available
612Body Washing Or Cleaning ImplementsPersonal care & cosmeticsNot Available
619Manicure PedicurePersonal care & cosmeticsNot Available
621Chutes And SlidesRecreation & sports surfacesNot Available
625Racing SportsRecreation & sports surfacesNot Available
627Roulette GamesRecreation & sports surfacesNot Available
630ToysRecreation & sports surfacesNot Available
634BucklesTextiles, leather & furnishingsNot Available
635ButtonsTextiles, leather & furnishingsNot Available
638Decorating TextilesTextiles, leather & furnishingsNot Available
639Degreasing LeatherTextiles, leather & furnishingsNot Available
640Embroidering And TuftingTextiles, leather & furnishingsNot Available
643HeadwearTextiles, leather & furnishingsNot Available
647Multicolour DyeingTextiles, leather & furnishingsNot Available
650Purses Luggage Hand BagsTextiles, leather & furnishingsNot Available
651Purses Money Bags WalletsTextiles, leather & furnishingsNot Available
652RopesTextiles, leather & furnishingsNot Available
653SewingTextiles, leather & furnishingsNot Available
655Slide FastenersTextiles, leather & furnishingsNot Available
656Snap FastenersTextiles, leather & furnishingsNot Available
657Surface Finishing Of LeatherTextiles, leather & furnishingsNot Available
658Touch FastenersTextiles, leather & furnishingsNot Available
659Transfer PrintingTextiles, leather & furnishingsNot Available
661UmbrellasTextiles, leather & furnishingsNot Available
Pathways
0 pathways

No pathways found

No metabolic pathways have been associated with this synthetic chemical

Targets
StructureProteinUniProt IDOrganismRelationshipDetails
Carbonic anhydrase 9 structureClick to view 3D structureCarbonic anhydrase 9Q16790HumansPredicted (SEA)110.001
Carbonic anhydrase 12 structureClick to view 3D structureCarbonic anhydrase 12O43570HumansPredicted (SEA)100.27
Carbonic anhydrase 2 structureClick to view 3D structureCarbonic anhydrase 2P00918HumansPredicted (SEA)148.614
Transcription factor EB structureClick to view 3D structureTranscription factor EBP19484HumansPredicted (SEA)3.58106
Carbonic anhydrase 14 structureClick to view 3D structureCarbonic anhydrase 14Q9ULX7HumansPredicted (SEA)54.5723
Carbonic anhydrase 7 structureClick to view 3D structureCarbonic anhydrase 7P43166HumansPredicted (SEA)75.9808
Carbonic anhydrase 1 structureClick to view 3D structureCarbonic anhydrase 1P00915HumansPredicted (SEA)215.876
Click to view 3D structureATP-dependent molecular chaperone HSP82C4YTQ8Candida albicans (strain WO-1) (Yeast)Predicted (SEA)42.9728
Prostaglandin G/H synthase 1 structureClick to view 3D structureProstaglandin G/H synthase 1P23219HumansPredicted (SEA)58.9319
Click to view 3D structureStreptokinase AP10520Streptococcus pyogenes serotype M1Predicted (SEA)124.481
Click to view 3D structurePolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15P12530Oryctolagus cuniculusPredicted (SEA)8.56341
Induced myeloid leukemia cell differentiation protein Mcl-1 structureClick to view 3D structureInduced myeloid leukemia cell differentiation protein Mcl-1Q07820HumansPredicted (SEA)142.698
Click to view 3D structureHeat shock factor protein 1P38532Mus musculusPredicted (SEA)61.968
Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 structureClick to view 3D structureNuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2Q16236HumansPredicted (SEA)17.8275
Click to view 3D structureVoltage-gated sodium channel Nav1.5 cardiac isoformQ5YLN7Canis lupus familiarisPredicted (SEA)13.7793
Click to view 3D structureGlucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase-6-phosphogluconolactonaseQ9BHT9Plasmodium bergheiPredicted (SEA)22.0313
Click to view 3D structureCarbonic anhydrase 5A, mitochondrialP35218HumansPredicted (SEA)162.549
Carbonic anhydrase 6 structureClick to view 3D structureCarbonic anhydrase 6P23280HumansPredicted (SEA)113.66
Epidermal growth factor receptor structureClick to view 3D structureEpidermal growth factor receptorP00533HumansPredicted (SEA)1486.22
Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M2 structureClick to view 3D structureMuscarinic acetylcholine receptor M2P08172HumansPredicted (SEA)375.7
Click to view 3D structure5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1AP19327Rattus norvegicusPredicted (SEA)654.556
Acetylcholinesterase structureClick to view 3D structureAcetylcholinesteraseP22303HumansPredicted (SEA)591.888
Transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily V member 1 structureClick to view 3D structureTransient receptor potential cation channel subfamily V member 1Q8NER1HumansPredicted (SEA)142.231
Cholinesterase structureClick to view 3D structureCholinesteraseP06276HumansPredicted (SEA)361.61
Click to view 3D structureMuscarinic acetylcholine receptor M3Q8VH26Cavia porcellusPredicted (SEA)33.0859
Concentrations
Not Available
External Links
DrugBank IDNot Available
HMDB IDNot Available
FooDB IDNot Available
Phenol Explorer IDNot Available
KNApSAcK IDNot Available
BiGG IDNot Available
BioCyc IDNot Available
METLIN IDNot Available
PDB IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkNot Available
Chemspider IDNot Available
ChEBI IDNot Available
PubChem Compound ID76173
Kegg Compound IDNot Available
YMDB IDNot Available
ECMDB IDNot Available
References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
MSDSNot Available
General References