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2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol

Synonym(s):o-Anisyl alcohol

  • CAS NO.:612-16-8
  • Empirical Formula: C8H10O2
  • Molecular Weight: 138.16
  • MDL number: MFCD00004611
  • EINECS: 210-296-5
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-06-15 22:11:33
2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol Structural

What is 2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol?

Chemical properties

Colorless to light yellow liqui

The Uses of 2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol

It is an important raw material and intermediate used in Organic Synthesis, Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Tetrahedron Letters, 32, p. 5629, 1991 DOI: 10.1016/0040-4039(91)80103-D

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Properties of 2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol

Melting point: 85-86 °C
Boiling point: 248-250 °C(lit.)
Density  1.039 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure  0.572Pa at 25℃
refractive index  n20/D 1.547(lit.)
Flash point: >230 °F
storage temp.  Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form  Liquid
pka 14.43±0.10(Predicted)
color  Clear colorless to light orange-brown
Odor anisic
Water Solubility  Not miscible or difficult to mix in water. Soluble in ethanol.
BRN  2043673
CAS DataBase Reference 612-16-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol(612-16-8)
EPA Substance Registry System Benzenemethanol, 2-methoxy- (612-16-8)

Safety information for 2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Skull and Crossbones
Acute Toxicity
GHS06
GHS Hazard Statements H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
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.
P405:Store locked up.
P403+P233:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Computed Descriptors for 2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol

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