Molecule ID: 33637

IUPAC Name: 1-methoxy-2-methylbenzene

Description: The molecule is 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 ℃) and food flavour ingredient, it is found in mastic oils, virgin olive oils and frankincense. It has a role as a polar aprotic solvent and a flavouring agent. It is a monomethoxybenzene, a volatile organic compound and a member of toluenes. It derives from an o-cresol.

SMILES: COc1ccccc1C

SELFIES: [C][O][C][=C][C][=C][C][=C][Ring1][=Branch1][C]

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H10O/c1-7-5-3-4-6-8(7)9-2/h3-6H,1-2H3

Molecular Properties:
- Polar Surface Area: 9.2 Ų
- LogP: 2.7