127809

4-Methylbenzyl alcohol

98%

• Synonym(s): (4-Methylphenyl)methanol, (4-Tolyl)methanol, 4-Methylbenzenemethanol, p-Methylbenzyl alcohol, p-Tolualcohol, p-Tolylcarbinol, p-Tolylmethanol
• Linear Formula: CH₃C₆H₄CH₂OH
• CAS Number: 589-18-4
• Molecular Weight: 122.16
• EC Number: 209-639-1
• MDL number: MFCD00004664
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24847799
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: 98%
• bp: 217 °C (lit.)
• mp: 59-61 °C (lit.)
• functional group: hydroxyl
• SMILES string: Cc1ccc(CO)cc1
• InChI: 1S/C8H10O/c1-7-2-4-8(6-9)5-3-7/h2-5,9H,6H2,1H3
• InChI key: KMTDMTZBNYGUNX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

4-Methylbenzyl alcohol is widely used in flavoring and fragrances. Used as a precursor to synthesize aldehydes and polycarbonates.

Application

4-Methylbenzyl alcohol was used in the preparation of polycarbonates. It was also used to synthesize alcohols.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H319
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves