| Identification | More | [Name]
4-Methylbenzyl alcohol | [CAS]
589-18-4 | [Synonyms]
4-METHYLBENZYL ALCOHOL
4-TOLYL CARBINOL
ALPHA-HYDROXY-P-XYLENE
METHYLBENZYL ALCOHOL
PMAL
P-METHYLBENZYL ALCOHOL
P-TOLYLCARBINOL
RARECHEM AL BD 0113
(4-Methylphenyl)methanol
1-Hydroxymethyl-4-methylbenzene
4-(Hydroxymethyl)toluene
4-Methyl-1-hydroxymethylbenzene
4-methyl-benzenemethano
4-Methyl-benzenemethanol
4-Methylebnzenemethanol
4-methylphenylcarbinol
Benzyl alcohol, p-methyl-
-Hydroxy-p-xylene
p-(Hydroxymethyl)-4-methylbenzene
p-methylbenzyl | [EINECS(EC#)]
209-639-1 | [Molecular Formula]
C8H10O | [MDL Number]
MFCD00004664 | [Molecular Weight]
122.16 | [MOL File]
589-18-4.mol |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
white crystalline mass, needles or crystals | [Melting point ]
59-61 °C(lit.)
| [Boiling point ]
217 °C(lit.)
| [density ]
0,98 g/cm3 | [vapor pressure ]
1.6Pa at 25℃ | [FEMA ]
4624 | 4-METHYLBENZYL ALCOHOL | [refractive index ]
1.5265 (estimate) | [Fp ]
116-118°C/20mm | [storage temp. ]
Store at R.T. | [form ]
Crystalline Mass, Needles, or Crystals | [pka]
14.49±0.10(Predicted) | [color ]
White | [Odor]
mild floral | [Odor Type]
floral | [Water Solubility ]
Soluble in methanol, ether and ethanol. Slightly soluble in water. | [JECFA Number]
2065 | [BRN ]
1856550 | [LogP]
1.67 at 20℃ | [Uses]
Perfumery, flavoring dyes, laboratory reagent. | [CAS DataBase Reference]
589-18-4(CAS DataBase Reference) | [NIST Chemistry Reference]
Benzenemethanol, 4-methyl-(589-18-4) | [EPA Substance Registry System]
589-18-4(EPA Substance) |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
Xi | [Risk Statements ]
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin . | [Safety Statements ]
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S37/39:Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection . | [WGK Germany ]
2
| [RTECS ]
DO9370000
| [TSCA ]
Yes | [HS Code ]
29062990 | [Hazardous Substances Data]
589-18-4(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [General Description]
Needles or off-white crystalline powder. | [Reactivity Profile]
P-METHYL BENZYL ALCOHOL(589-18-4) can react with acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and oxidizing agents. | [Air & Water Reactions]
Slightly soluble in water. | [Health Hazard]
ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: When heated to decomposition this compound emits acrid smoke and toxic fumes of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. | [Fire Hazard]
Flash point data for this chemical are not available. P-METHYL BENZYL ALCOHOL is probably combustible. | [Chemical Properties]
white crystalline mass, needles or crystals | [Definition]
ChEBI: A methylbenzyl alcohol in which the methyl substituent is para to the hydroxymethyl group. | [Production Methods]
p-Tolyl alcohol is commercially prepared by reducing p-tolyl
aldehyde. It is used mainly in fragrances, and the
major route of exposure is likely to be dermal contact. | [Synthesis Reference(s)]
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 52, p. 946, 1987 DOI: 10.1021/jo00381a047 | [Flammability and Explosibility]
Notclassified | [Purification Methods]
Crystallise the alcohol from pet ether (b 80-100o, 1g/mL), Et2O, pentane or H2O (m 61-62.1o). It can also be distilled in a vacuum. [Beilstein 6 H 498, 6 I 248, 6 II 469, 6 III 1779.] |
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