3,5-Dimethoxytoluene

At a glance

3,5‑Dimethoxytoluene (orcinol dimethyl ether) is a synthetically produced aromatic ether, obtained by methylating orcinol. It exhibits a mildly pleasant spicy‑sweet, floral odor and is used as a fragrance ingredient.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic methylation of orcinol
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
aromatic ether
CAS number
4179-19-5
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01