Term Name: | 2-methylanisole |
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Synonyms: | 1-methoxy-2-methylbenzene, 2-methoxytoluene, 2-methylanisole, 2-methylmethoxybenzene, methyl o-cresyl ether, methyl o-tolyl ether, o-cresol methyl ether, o-cresyl methyl ether, o-methoxytoluene, o-methylanisole |
Definition: | A monomethoxybenzene that is o-cresol in which phenolic hydroxy group has been converted to the corresponding methyl ether. A 'green' solvent (b.p. 171 degreeC) and food flavour ingredient, it is found in mastic oils, virgin olive oils and frankincense. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:141702] ( EBI ) |