2-Ethoxyphenol | 94-71-3

Description :

Overview of 2-Ethoxyphenol

2-Ethoxyphenol (Guaethol) is an aromatic ether that is used to create fragrance compounds, an intermediate in the pharmaceutical industry, and a chemical component. The compound is known for its delicious spicy-sweet smell and its phenolic ether structure. 2-Ethoxyphenol can be employed in the fields of perfumery, flavour chemicals, pharmaceutical synthesis, and speciality chemical manufacturing.

This compound appears as a colourless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic sweet, spicy, clove-like odour. Its ethoxy-substituted phenol structure provides useful properties in fragrance formulations and as a synthetic intermediate.

Related products include Guaiacol, 2-Methoxyphenol, Eugenol, and other phenolic ethers used in fragrance and pharmaceutical applications.

Applications of 2-Ethoxyphenol

Fragrance & Flavor Industry

• Used as a fragrance ingredient in perfumes
• Applied in flavour formulations (spice, clove notes)
• Used in cosmetic and personal care products

Pharmaceutical Synthesis

• Used in synthesising pharmaceutical intermediates
• Applied in preparing drug candidates
• Used in manufacturing active pharmaceutical ingredients
• Applied in medicinal chemistry research

Industrial Chemical Synthesis

• Used in producing speciality chemicals
• Applied in synthesising phenolic derivatives
• Used in manufacturing polymer additives
• Applied in developing antioxidants

Safety & Handling Guidelines

• Avoid inhalation of vapours
• Use gloves, goggles, and protective clothing
• Handle in well-ventilated areas
• Combustible liquid—keep away from heat and ignition
• Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry place
• Keep away from strong oxidising agents
• Follow COA and MSDS instructions strictly

Where to Buy 2-Ethoxyphenol?

2-Ethoxyphenol Manufacturer

ChemicalBull supplies high-purity 2-Ethoxyphenol, meeting fragrance, food-grade, and pharmaceutical quality standards.

2-Ethoxyphenol Supplier & Distributor

• Available in bulk quantities for fragrance and pharmaceutical use
• High-purity grades (98%, 99%)
• Food-grade and fragrance-grade options
• COA, MSDS, and specifications provided

MSDS

Includes detailed safety instructions, hazard identification, and storage guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is 2-Ethoxyphenol used for?
   

   Used as a fragrance ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics, a flavouring agent, a pharmaceutical intermediate, and a speciality chemical building block.
   
   

2. What is the molecular formula?
   

   Molecular formula: C₈H₁₀O₂ with molecular weight 138.16 g/mol.
   
   

3. What does 2-Ethoxyphenol smell like?
   

   Sweet, spicy, clove-like odour with warm, phenolic notes; reminiscent of guaiacol but slightly sweeter.