FEMA: 2671
CAS: 93-51-6
PRODUCT CODE: NM5800
Odour profile: Spicy, Clove, Vanilla, Phenolic, Medicinal, Leathery, Woody, Smoky, Burnt
Flavours: Spicy, Clove, Woody, Leathery, Smoky, Coffee, Phenolic, Cocoa, Burnt
4-Methylguaiacol (Creosol) is a specialist flavour ingredient supplied by Riverside Aromatics as an EU Natural grade. The recorded sensory profile identifies the character of this particular product.
Flavour character and applications
Evaluate its spicy, clove, woody, smoky and burnt character in coffee, cocoa and roasted savoury flavour concepts. The recorded leathery and phenolic facets make it useful to compare against the intended roast balance in the complete composition.
A note from flavour chemistry
A systematic study included 4-methylguaiacol when comparing guaiacol-derived odorants. Related structures shared smoky, sweet or clove-like impressions but differed in detection threshold, illustrating why close chemical relatives should be evaluated individually.
Guaiacol derivative sensory study. This reference concerns the molecule or its chemistry; it does not describe the origin or manufacturing method of the supplied grade.
Grade selection and technical information
Riverside Aromatics supplies 4-Methylguaiacol (Creosol), Natural, under product code NM5800. Review the specification for the supplied form, concentration and carrier where applicable. Contact our team for documentation relevant to your application.
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