2,4-Dimethoxybenzyl alcohol

CAS NO.：7314-44-5
Empirical Formula: C9H12O3
Molecular Weight: 168.19
MDL number: MFCD00004614
EINECS: 230-775-2
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-05-14 16:41:43

What is 2,4-Dimethoxybenzyl alcohol?

Chemical properties

Colorless to light yellow liqui

The Uses of 2,4-Dimethoxybenzyl alcohol

2, 4-Dimethoxybenzyl alcohol is used as a medical intermediate.

General Description

2,4-Dimethoxybenzyl alcohol reacts with trifluoroacetic acid to yield calix[4]resorcinarene octamethyl ether, which on demethylation and acetylation yields the derived octa-acetate.

Properties of 2,4-Dimethoxybenzyl alcohol

Melting point:	38-40 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	177-179 °C10 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	1.1322 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.545-1.548
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Low Melting Solid
pka	14.18±0.10(Predicted)
color	Colourless Oil to Off-White Low-Melting
Water Solubility	Soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in water.
BRN	2091660
CAS DataBase Reference	7314-44-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	2,4-Dimethoxybenzyl alcohol(7314-44-5)

Safety information for 2,4-Dimethoxybenzyl alcohol

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. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.