2-(4-Methylphenyl)propan-2-ol

Synonym(s):2-(4-Methylphenyl)propan-2-ol;8-Hydroxy-p-cymene;cherry propanol

CAS NO.：1197-01-9
Empirical Formula: C10H14O
Molecular Weight: 150.22
MDL number: MFCD00029997
EINECS: 214-817-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-05-25 18:01:23

2-(4-Methylphenyl)propan-2-ol Structural

What is 2-(4-Methylphenyl)propan-2-ol?

Chemical properties

colourless to light yellow liquid with a

Occurrence

Reported found in cranberry and bilberry, currants, mint, pepper, apricot, orange juice, lemon peel oil, grapefruit juice, mandarin peel oil, tangerine peel oil, satsuma mandarin peel oil, pineapple, fresh blackberry, heated blackberry, ginger, Scotch spearmint oil, parsley leaves, Thymus vulgaris L., Thymus zygis L., carrot, tomato, nutmeg, mace, parsley, Gruyere cheese, cognac, tea, passion fruit, plum, rose, apple, sweet marjoram, mango, parsnip, licorice, dill, juniper berry, myrtle leaf, rosemary, buchu oil, lemon balm, clary sage, Spanish sage, okra, cape gooseberry, pimento berry, calabash nutmeg, ashanti pepper, sweet grass oil, angelica root oil, eucalyptus oil and mastic gum oil.

The Uses of 2-(4-Methylphenyl)propan-2-ol

2-?(4-?Methylphenyl)?propan-?2-?ol can be found in a variety of plants and other sources such as kiwis, pistachio oil and Algerian Thymus munbyanus. There is a study being done to try to extract the compound for the potential use as an antioxidants in an industrial scale for Algerian Thymus munbyanus.

Definition

ChEBI: P-Cymen-8-ol is an alkylbenzene.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: fruity, cherry, sweet, hay-like with cereal and bread-like nuances.

General Description

Clear colorless to pale yellow liquid with an herbaceous celery-like odor.

Air & Water Reactions

Slightly soluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

2-(4-Methylphenyl)propan-2-ol is an alcohol. Flammable and/or toxic gases are generated by the combination of alcohols with alkali metals, nitrides, and strong reducing agents. They react with oxoacids and carboxylic acids to form esters plus water. Oxidizing agents convert them to aldehydes or ketones. Alcohols exhibit both weak acid and weak base behavior. They may initiate the polymerization of isocyanates and epoxides. 2-(4-Methylphenyl)propan-2-ol is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Fire Hazard

2-(4-Methylphenyl)propan-2-ol is combustible.

Properties of 2-(4-Methylphenyl)propan-2-ol

Boiling point:	64 °C0.6 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	0.97 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.5185(lit.)
FEMA	3242 \| P-ALPHA,ALPHA-TRIMETHYLBENZYL ALCOHOL
Flash point:	205 °F
storage temp.	Refrigerator, under inert atmosphere
solubility	Chloroform, Methanol (Slightly)
form	Oil
pka	14.63±0.29(Predicted)
color	Colourless
Odor	at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet fruity cherry coumarin floral camphor
JECFA Number	1650
Stability:	Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
NIST Chemistry Reference	Benzenemethanol, «alpha»,«alpha»,4-trimethyl-(1197-01-9)
EPA Substance Registry System	Benzenemethanol, .alpha.,.alpha.,4-trimethyl- (1197-01-9)

Safety information for 2-(4-Methylphenyl)propan-2-ol

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H313:Acute toxicity,dermal H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P312:Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…