127809
4-Methylbenzyl alcohol
98%
Synonym(s):
(4-Methylphenyl)methanol, (4-Tolyl)methanol, 4-Methylbenzenemethanol, p-Methylbenzyl alcohol, p-Tolualcohol, p-Tolylcarbinol, p-Tolylmethanol
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Linear Formula:
CH3C6H4CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
122.16
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
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Quality Level
Assay
98%
bp
217 °C (lit.)
mp
59-61 °C (lit.)
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
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.
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
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
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