| 4-Ethylguaiacol | |
|---|---|
| IUPAC name |
4-Ethyl-2-methoxy-phenol
|
| Other names | p-Ethylguaiacol homocresol Guaiacyl ethane 2-Methoxy-4-ethylphenol |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 2785-89-9 |
| SMILES |
CCC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)OC
|
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C9H12O2 |
| Molar mass | 152.19 |
| Appearance | colourless liquid |
| Melting point |
15°C |
| Boiling point |
234-236°C |
| Hazards | |
| MSDS | External MSDS |
| EU classification | |
| S-phrases | S26, S37/39 |
| NFPA 704 | |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
|
| Infobox references | |
4-Ethylguaiacol, often abbreviated to 4-EG, is a phenolic compound with the molecular formula C9H12O2. It is produced along with 4-ethylphenol (4-EP) in wine and beer by the spoilage yeast Brettanomyces. When it is produced by the yeast to concentrations greater than the sensory threshold of >600 µg/L, it can contribute bacon, spice, clove, or smoky aromas to the wine. On their own these characters can be quite attractive in a wine, however as the compound usually occurs with 4-EP whose aromas can be more aggressing, the presence of the compound often signifies a wine fault. Interestingly the stoichiometric ratio in which 4-EP and 4-EG are present can greatly affected the organoleptic properties of the wine.
See also
References
|
|
This article does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (September 2007) |
External links
This entry is from Wikipedia, the leading user-contributed encyclopedia. It may not have been reviewed by professional editors (see full disclaimer)




