1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanol

Synonym(s):4,α-Dimethylbenzyl alcohol;Methyl p-tolyl carbinol

CAS NO.：536-50-5
Empirical Formula: C9H12O
Molecular Weight: 136.19
MDL number: MFCD00016860
EINECS: 208-637-8
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-05-25 18:01:04

What is 1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanol?

Chemical properties

CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID

Chemical properties

p-α-Dimethylbenzyl alcohol has an odor reminiscent of menthol.

Occurrence

Reported found as a constituent in the essential oil of Curcuma longa L. and related species (Zingiberaceae); the product obtained from natural sources is probably levorotatory.

The Uses of 1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanol

1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanol serves as a component of the essential oil from some plants in the ginger family. It is also used as a flavoring agent.

Preparation

From p-tolymagnesium bromide and acetaldehyde in ether; from 4-methylaceto-phenone with sodium metal in ethanol

Definition

ChEBI: 1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanol is a member of toluenes.

Properties of 1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanol

Boiling point:	218-220 °C(lit.)
Density	0.987 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.524
FEMA	3139 \| P-ALPHA-DIMETHYLBENZYL ALCOHOL
Flash point:	102 °C
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form	clear liquid
pka	14.56±0.20(Predicted)
color	Colorless to Almost colorless
Odor	at 100.00 %. sweet hawthorn floral nutty powdery
Water Solubility	slightly soluble
JECFA Number	805
Merck	14,3237
BRN	1857562
CAS DataBase Reference	536-50-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Benzenemethanol, «alpha»,4-dimethyl-(536-50-5)
EPA Substance Registry System	Benzenemethanol, .alpha.,4-dimethyl- (536-50-5)

Safety information for 1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanol

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.