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4-METHOXYPHENETHYL ALCOHOL

Synonym(s):2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)ethanol

  • CAS NO.:702-23-8
  • Empirical Formula: C9H12O2
  • Molecular Weight: 152.19
  • MDL number: MFCD00002900
  • EINECS: 211-866-6
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2023-05-25 18:01:11
4-METHOXYPHENETHYL ALCOHOL Structural

What is 4-METHOXYPHENETHYL ALCOHOL?

Chemical properties

clear light brown liquid after melting

The Uses of 4-METHOXYPHENETHYL ALCOHOL

4-Methoxyphenethyl alcohol has a flavor and aroma of fresh citrus juice and may be used for perfumes, foods, and cosmetics.

The Uses of 4-METHOXYPHENETHYL ALCOHOL

2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)ethanol is used as an internal standard in the fluorous biphasic catalysis reaction. It is used in the preparation of 4-(2-iodoethyl)phenol, by refluxing it with 47% hydriodic acid. It may be used in the preparation of (2R*,4R*)-1-n-butyl-2-methyl-4-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline and (2R*,4S*)-1-n-butyl-2-methyl-4-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methoxy-1,2,3,4- tetrahydroquinoline. It is used for foods, perfumes, and cosmetics.

The Uses of 4-METHOXYPHENETHYL ALCOHOL

4-Methoxyphenethyl alcohol was used in the preparation of 4-(2-iodoethyl)phenol, by refluxing it with 47% hydriodic acid. It may be used in the preparation of (2R*,4R*)-1-n-butyl-2-methyl-4-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline and (2R*,4S*)-1-n-butyl-2-methyl-4-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methoxy-1,2,3,4- tetrahydroquinoline.

What are the applications of Application

2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)ethanol is A chemical exhibiting aroma and flavor of fresh citrus juice

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 82, p. 3222, 1960 DOI: 10.1021/ja01497a062
Tetrahedron Letters, 33, p. 7465, 1992 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)60796-7

General Description

(R)-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethanol {(R)-MOPE, 4-Methoxyphenethyl alcohol, 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethanol } is formed during the biocatalytic anti-Prelog enantioselective reduction of 4-methoxyacetophenone (MOAP) using immobilized Trigonopsis variabilis AS2.

Properties of 4-METHOXYPHENETHYL ALCOHOL

Melting point: 26-28 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 334-336 °C(lit.)
Density  1.058±0.06 g/cm3 (20 ºC 760 Torr)
refractive index  1.536-1.538
Flash point: >230 °F
storage temp.  Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility  Soluble in DMSO, Methanol.
form  Liquid After Melting
pka 15.00±0.16(Predicted)
color  Clear light brown
FreezingPoint  23.0 to 28.0 ℃
BRN  2043563
CAS DataBase Reference 702-23-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System 4-Methoxybenzeneethanol (702-23-8)

Safety information for 4-METHOXYPHENETHYL ALCOHOL

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
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.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Computed Descriptors for 4-METHOXYPHENETHYL ALCOHOL

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