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CHEBI:141701 - 2-ethoxyphenol

ChEBI IDCHEBI:141701
ChEBI Name2-ethoxyphenol
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DefinitionAn aromatic ether that is catechol in which one of the hydroxy groups has been alkylated to give the corresponding ethyl ether. A low-melting (20-25 °C), high-boiling (216-217 °C) smoke flavour compound.
Last Modified8 July 2025
SubmitterKristian Axelsen
DownloadsMolfile
FormulaC8H10O2
Net Charge0
Average Mass138.166
Monoisotopic Mass138.06808
SMILESCCOc1ccccc1O
InChIInChI=1S/C8H10O2/c1-2-10-8-6-4-3-5-7(8)9/h3-6,9H,2H2,1H3
InChIKeyMOEFFSWKSMRFRQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Roles Classification
Biological Role:
flavouring agent  A food additive that is used to added improve the taste or odour of a food.
Application:
flavouring agent  A food additive that is used to added improve the taste or odour of a food.
ChEBI Ontology
Outgoing Relation(s)
2-ethoxyphenol (CHEBI:141701) has functional parent catechol (CHEBI:18135)
2-ethoxyphenol (CHEBI:141701) has role flavouring agent (CHEBI:35617)
2-ethoxyphenol (CHEBI:141701) is a aromatic ether (CHEBI:35618)
2-ethoxyphenol (CHEBI:141701) is a phenols (CHEBI:33853)
2-ethoxyphenol (CHEBI:141701) is a volatile organic compound (CHEBI:134179)
IUPAC Name 
2-ethoxyphenol
Synonyms  Source
guaetholChemIDplus
catechol monoethyl etherChemIDplus
o-ethoxyphenolChemIDplus
2-ethyloxyphenolChemIDplus
guetholChemIDplus
pyrocatechol monoethyl etherNIST Chemistry WebBook
UniProt Name  Source
guaetholUniProt
Registry NumbersSources
Reaxys:1100453Reaxys
CAS:94-71-3ChemIDplus
CAS:94-71-3NIST Chemistry WebBook
Citations