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.

ChemicalBull supplies 2-ethoxyphenol across India, serving customers in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal, as well as the Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry. We serve pharmaceutical, chemical, research, academic, laboratory, manufacturing, and industrial customers with reliable nationwide delivery.