1,2,3-Trimethoxybenzene
Agent Name
1,2,3-Trimethoxybenzene
CAS Number
634-36-6
Formula
C9-H12-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Methylsyringol (VAN); Pyrogallol trimethyl ether; Tri-O-methylpyrogallol; Benzene, 1,2,3-trimethoxy-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Ethers, Other
Description
Beige crystalline solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Naturally occurs in dried bonito and tea; Used as a flavoring agent; [EFSA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [EFSA] May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "1,3-Dimethoxybenzene."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.062 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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