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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

Quality Level

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

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.

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Signal Word

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Hazard 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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