| Description | 3,5-Dimethoxytoluene (Orcinol dimethyl ether), the main fragrance component in roses, has a sedative effect and can be used as a pest attractant. |
| Synonyms | Orcinol dimethyl ether, 1,3-dimethoxy-5-methylbenzene |
| molecular weight | 152.19 |
| Molecular formula | C9H12O2 |
| CAS | 4179-19-5 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 50 mg/mL (328.54 mM) |
| References | 1. Scalliet G, et al. Biosynthesis of the major scent components 3,5-dimethoxytoluene and 1,3,5-trimethoxybenzene by novel rose O-methyltransferases. FEBS Lett. 2002;523(1-3):113-118. 2. Wu M, et al. Fumigant Toxicity and Oviposition Deterrent Activity of Volatile Constituents from Asari Radix et Rhizoma against Phthorimaea operculella (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae). J Insect Sci. 2020;20(6):32. 3. Wang Y, et al. Toxic and Repellent Effects of Volatile Phenylpropenes from Asarum heterotropoides on Lasioderma serricorne and Liposcelis bostrychophila. Molecules. 2018;23(9):2131. |