4-Methylphenethyl alcohol, CAS No. 699-02-5

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699-02-5

Catalog No. EBD15044

CAS 699-02-5

Name 4-Methylphenethyl alcohol

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 2-(4-METHYLPHENYL)ETHANOL 2-(P-TOLYL)ETHANOL 4-METHYLPHENETHYLALCOHOL P-METHYLPHENETHYLALCOHOL 2-(p-Methylphenyl)ethanol 4-methyl-benzeneethano 4-Methylbenzeneethanol 4-methyl-Benzeneethanol

Molecular Formula: C9H12O

Molecular Weight: 136.19

MDL Number: MFCD00002904

Categories: Functional Chemicals > Consumer & Industrial Chemicals > Fragrances and Flavors Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Phenols and Ethers

Product Description:

4-Methylphenethyl alcohol is an aromatic alcohol with the chemical formula C9H12O. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic floral, rose-like, and slightly honey-like odor. Its structure consists of a phenethyl alcohol backbone with a methyl substituent at the para position of the aromatic ring. Its primary and most significant application is as a fragrance ingredient and flavoring agent. Due to its pleasant and persistent floral scent, it is widely used in the formulation of perfumes, cosmetics, soaps, and detergents. It also serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of other more complex fragrance compounds. In the context of organic synthesis, it functions as a versatile building block, particularly for introducing the 4-methylphenethyl moiety into larger molecules. This compound should be handled with care as it may cause skin and eye irritation. It is generally considered stable under recommended storage conditions.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 244-245 °C(lit.)

Flash Point: 107 °C

Density: 0.978 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractivity: n20/D 1.526(lit.)

Analytical Data

Appearance: Clear colorless to faintly yellow liquid