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2,4,6-Trichloroanisole (CAS 87-40-1)

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Alternate Names:
2,4,6-Trichloro-1-methoxybenzene
CAS Number:
87-40-1
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
211.47
Molecular Formula:
C7H5Cl3O
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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2,4,6-Trichloroanisole is employed in environmental science and analytical chemistry due to its significant role as a compound associated with the "cork taint" phenomenon in wines and other bottled beverages. 2,4,6-Trichloroanisole is studied for its ability to impart musty odors at extremely low concentrations, which is for understanding sensory perception and flavor science. In environmental science, 2,4,6-Trichloroanisole is investigated for its persistence and behavior in unprocessed water and urban water systems, contributing to broader studies on water quality and contamination. 2,4,6-Trichloroanisole serves as a model compound in studies aiming to understand the mechanisms of microbial biotransformation of chlorinated organic compounds in various environments.


2,4,6-Trichloroanisole (CAS 87-40-1) References

  1. Pilot investigation on formation of 2,4,6-trichloroanisole via microbial O-methylation of 2,4,6-trichlorophenol in drinking water distribution system: An insight into microbial mechanism.  |  Zhang, K., et al. 2018. Water Res. 131: 11-21. PMID: 29258001
  2. Dissociative electron attachment to 2,4,6-trichloroanisole and 2,4,6-tribromoanisole molecules.  |  Asfandiarov, NL., et al. 2017. J Chem Phys. 147: 234302. PMID: 29272936
  3. Bottle capsules as a barrier against airborne 2,4,6-trichloroanisole.  |  Tarasov, A., et al. 2018. Food Chem. 268: 463-467. PMID: 30064784
  4. Importance of 2,4,6-Trichloroanisole (TCA) as an odorant in the emissions from anaerobically stabilized dewatered biosolids.  |  Barczak, RJ., et al. 2019. Chemosphere. 236: 124340. PMID: 31344618
  5. Thermal Desorption-Vocus Enables Online Nondestructive Quantification of 2,4,6-Trichloroanisole in Cork Stoppers below the Perception Threshold.  |  Cappellin, L., et al. 2020. Anal Chem. 92: 9823-9829. PMID: 32520529
  6. Comparative evaluation of 2-isopropyl-3-methoxypyrazine, 2-isobutyl-3-methoxypyrazine, and 2,4,6-trichloroanisole degradation by ultraviolet/chlorine and ultraviolet/hydrogen peroxide processes.  |  Lee, J., et al. 2021. Chemosphere. 279: 130513. PMID: 33866092
  7. Isolation of Aspergillus oryzae mutants producing low levels of 2,4,6-trichloroanisole.  |  Endo, M., et al. 2022. J Gen Appl Microbiol. 68: 24-29. PMID: 35370230
  8. Portable Electronic Nose Based on Digital and Analog Chemical Sensors for 2,4,6-Trichloroanisole Discrimination.  |  Meléndez, F., et al. 2022. Sensors (Basel). 22: PMID: 35591143
  9. Cross Contamination of 2,4,6-Trichloroanisole in Cork Stoppers.  |  Monteiro, S., et al. 2022. J Agric Food Chem. 70: 6747-6754. PMID: 35612600
  10. Air-Depleted and Solvent-Impregnated Cork Powder as a New Natural and Sustainable Fining Agent for Removal of 2,4,6-Trichloroanisole (TCA) from Red Wines.  |  Cosme, F., et al. 2022. Molecules. 27: PMID: 35889486
  11. 2,4,6-Trichloroanisole Off-Flavor Screening in Green Coffea arabica by a Novel Vocus NO+ CI-MS Method: A Study on Green Coffee from Different Geographical Origins.  |  Romano, A., et al. 2022. J Agric Food Chem. 70: 11412-11418. PMID: 36039915
  12. Degradation of odorous 2,4,6-trichloroanisole in chlorinated water by UV-LED/chlorination: kinetics and influence factors.  |  Zhang, YL., et al. 2023. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 30: 44325-44336. PMID: 36690857
  13. Achieving a healthy indoor environment by using an emissions barrier to stop the spread of chemicals from a building into the indoor air.  |  Larsson, L. and Mattsson, J. 2022. UCL Open Environ. 4: e033. PMID: 37228462

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2,4,6-Trichloroanisole, 1 g

sc-238361
1 g
$56.00