2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol
Synonym(s):o-Anisyl alcohol
- CAS NO.:612-16-8
- Empirical Formula: C8H10O2
- Molecular Weight: 138.16
- MDL number: MFCD00004611
- EINECS: 210-296-5
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:13:13
What is 2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol?
Chemical properties
Colorless to light yellow liqui
The Uses of 2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol
It is an important raw material and intermediate used in Organic Synthesis, Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Tetrahedron Letters, 32, p. 5629, 1991 DOI: 10.1016/0040-4039(91)80103-D
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Properties of 2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol
| Melting point: | 85-86 °C |
| Boiling point: | 248-250 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 1.039 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| vapor pressure | 0.572Pa at 25℃ |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | >230 °F |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| form | Liquid |
| pka | 14.43±0.10(Predicted) |
| color | Clear colorless to light orange-brown |
| Odor | anisic |
| Water Solubility | Not miscible or difficult to mix in water. Soluble in ethanol. |
| BRN | 2043673 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 612-16-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol(612-16-8) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzenemethanol, 2-methoxy- (612-16-8) |
Safety information for 2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. 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. P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P405:Store locked up. P403+P233:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
Computed Descriptors for 2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol
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