1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanol
Synonym(s):4,α-Dimethylbenzyl alcohol;Methyl p-tolyl carbinol
- CAS NO.：536-50-5
- Empirical Formula: C9H12O
- Molecular Weight: 136.19
- MDL number: MFCD00016860
- EINECS: 208-637-8
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-28 00:42:29
What is 1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanol?
Chemical properties
CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID
Chemical properties
p-α-Dimethylbenzyl alcohol has an odor reminiscent of menthol.
Occurrence
Reported found as a constituent in the essential oil of Curcuma longa L. and related species (Zingiberaceae); the product obtained from natural sources is probably levorotatory.
The Uses of 1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanol
1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanol serves as a component of the essential oil from some plants in the ginger family. It is also used as a flavoring agent.
Definition
ChEBI: 1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanol is a member of toluenes.
Preparation
From p-tolymagnesium bromide and acetaldehyde in ether; from 4-methylaceto-phenone with sodium metal in ethanol
Properties of 1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanol
| Boiling point: | 218-220 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 0.987 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| FEMA | 3139 | P-ALPHA-DIMETHYLBENZYL ALCOHOL |
| Flash point: | 102 °C |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| form | clear liquid |
| pka | 14.56±0.20(Predicted) |
| color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. sweet hawthorn floral nutty powdery |
| Water Solubility | slightly soluble |
| JECFA Number | 805 |
| Merck | 14,3237 |
| BRN | 1857562 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 536-50-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzenemethanol, «alpha»,4-dimethyl-(536-50-5) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzenemethanol, .alpha.,4-dimethyl- (536-50-5) |
Safety information for 1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanol
| 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. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanol
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