2,5-DIMETHOXYBENZYL ALCOHOL

CAS NO.：33524-31-1
Empirical Formula: C9H12O3
Molecular Weight: 168.19
MDL number: MFCD00004615
EINECS: 251-562-0
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-08-14 18:30:21

What is 2,5-DIMETHOXYBENZYL ALCOHOL?

Chemical properties

clear colorless to light yellow viscous liquid

The Uses of 2,5-DIMETHOXYBENZYL ALCOHOL

2,5-Dimethoxybenzyl Alcohol can be used as a self-indicating standard for the determination of organolithium reagents

The Uses of 2,5-DIMETHOXYBENZYL ALCOHOL

2,5-Dimethoxybenzyl alcohol was used as starting reagent in the synthesis of [(S)S]-3,6-dimethoxy-2-(p-tolylsulfinyl)-benzaldehyde. It was used in the synthesis of daunornycinone. It was also used in the preparation of pillar[n]arenes (n = 5 or 6) via cyclooligomerization reaction with an appropriate Lewis acid catalyst.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Tetrahedron Letters, 35, p. 6207, 1994 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)73392-2

Properties of 2,5-DIMETHOXYBENZYL ALCOHOL

Melting point:	45-48 °C
Boiling point:	122-125 °C1 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	1.173 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.547(lit.)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	Chloroform, Methanol
form	Viscous Liquid
pka	14.16±0.10(Predicted)
color	Clear colorless to light yellow
BRN	1947607
CAS DataBase Reference	33524-31-1(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for 2,5-DIMETHOXYBENZYL ALCOHOL

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	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.