4-Methylbenzyl alcohol

CAS NO.：589-18-4
Empirical Formula: C8H10O
Molecular Weight: 122.16
MDL number: MFCD00004664
EINECS: 209-639-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-12-18 14:07:02

What is 4-Methylbenzyl alcohol?

Chemical properties

white crystalline mass, needles or crystals

The Uses of 4-Methylbenzyl alcohol

4-Methylbenzyl alcohol is used in fragrances, flavoring and as a laboratory reagent. It is also used as a raw material for the preparation of polycarbonates and 4-methyl-benzaldehyde.

The Uses of 4-Methylbenzyl alcohol

Perfumery, flavoring dyes, laboratory reagent.

What are the applications of Application

4-Methylbenzyl alcohol is a compound used in the preparation of polycarbonates and alcohols

Definition

ChEBI: A methylbenzyl alcohol in which the methyl substituent is para to the hydroxymethyl group.

Production Methods

p-Tolyl alcohol is commercially prepared by reducing p-tolyl aldehyde. It is used mainly in fragrances, and the major route of exposure is likely to be dermal contact.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 52, p. 946, 1987 DOI: 10.1021/jo00381a047

General Description

Needles or off-white crystalline powder.

Air & Water Reactions

Slightly soluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

4-Methylbenzyl alcohol can react with acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and oxidizing agents.

Health Hazard

ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: When heated to decomposition 4-Methylbenzyl alcohol emits acrid smoke and toxic fumes of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.

Fire Hazard

Flash point data for 4-Methylbenzyl alcohol are not available. 4-Methylbenzyl alcohol is probably combustible.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Purification Methods

Crystallise the alcohol from pet ether (b 80-100o, 1g/mL), Et2O, pentane or H2O (m 61-62.1o). It can also be distilled in a vacuum. [Beilstein 6 H 498, 6 I 248, 6 II 469, 6 III 1779.]

Properties of 4-Methylbenzyl alcohol

Melting point:	59-61 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	217 °C(lit.)
Density	0,98 g/cm³
vapor pressure	1.6Pa at 25℃
refractive index	1.5265 (estimate)
FEMA	4624 \| 4-METHYLBENZYL ALCOHOL
Flash point:	116-118°C/20mm
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form	Crystalline Mass, Needles, or Crystals
pka	14.49±0.10(Predicted)
color	White
Odor	mild floral
Water Solubility	Soluble in methanol, ether and ethanol. Slightly soluble in water.
JECFA Number	2065
BRN	1856550
CAS DataBase Reference	589-18-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Benzenemethanol, 4-methyl-(589-18-4)
EPA Substance Registry System	4-Methylbenzenemethanol (589-18-4)

Safety information for 4-Methylbenzyl alcohol

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. 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. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.