4-Methyl guaiacol

Product Overview

High Purity 4-Methyl Guaiacol Colorless To Pale Yellow Liquid, Food Flavor Raw Material

Basic Attributes

4-Methyl Guaiacol, also known as 2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol, has a CAS number of 93-51-6 and a FEMA number of 2671. At room temperature, it is a colorless to pale yellow transparent oily liquid with distinct refractive properties. It has a unique spicy, clove, sauce, and vanilla-like aroma. Its molecular formula is C8H10O2 and its molecular weight is 138.16. The main purity specification of the product is ≥98%. It belongs to phenolic flavor compounds and is naturally present in natural raw materials such as coffee, cocoa, whisky, and vanilla essential oil. The product is a food-grade flavor raw material and complies with the GB2760 food additive usage standards. It can be used as a permitted food flavor. During storage, it needs to be sealed and stored in a dark place to avoid exposure to strong light and high-temperature environments. The regular shelf life can reach 24 months. Customized small package samples and large barrel industrial packaging can be provided according to customer requirements.

Application Fields

First, in the field of food flavorings, various types of flavorings can prepare. Including smoked meat, herbs, cloves, rum, nuts, and sauce-flavored edible flavorings. These are widely use to enhance the flavor of products such as meat products, baked goods, dairy products, beverages, candies, and puddings. They are also use in the blending of alcoholic beverages like liquor and whisky， adding a rich sauce flavor and smoky aroma.
Second, they are an important raw material for tobacco flavorings. They can improve the aroma of tobacco， impart an aromatic and sauce-like texture to tobacco, and enhance the richness of the smoke.
Third, in the cosmetics flavoring industry, they are use in the formulation of floral fragrance flavorings such as ylang-ylang, jasmine. And ylang-ylang. They are use to refine the aroma layers and are blend in fragrances and cleansing care products.
Fourth， in the field of organic synthesis and pharmaceutical intermediates. They serve as basic chemical intermediates and are use in the synthesis of various fine chemicals， flavor derivatives， and pharmaceutical-related products.

Product Specifications

Why Choose Taima Bio

Taima Bio supplies specialty ingredients with defined chemical specifications, full documentation (COA, TDS, MSDS), and reliable international supply. Our products serve food, beverage, confectionery, and flavor formulation customers worldwide, with flexible quantities from laboratory evaluation to commercial-scale packaging.