Term Name: 2-methylanisole
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 )

Relationships
is a type of: monomethoxybenzene toluenes volatile organic compound
has_functional_parent: o-cresol
has_role: flavouring agent polar aprotic solvent