4-METHYL-1-CYCLOHEXANEMETHANOL

Description

4-Methylcyclohexanemethanol (MCHM) is an alicyclic alcohol that commonly exists as a mixture of trans (shown) and cis isomers. It is a colorless liquid that smells like mint or licorice. It is toxic to animals and humans, if it is breathed, swallowed, or allowed to come into contact with skin.
MCHM was first prepared by reducing the corresponding diester. It is currently obtained as a byproduct of 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, which is made by hydrogenating dimethyl terephthalate.
MCHM''s primary use is in the process for "washing" coal (removing impurities such as sulfur, rock, and soil by flotation). On January 9, 2014, MCHM was discovered to be leaking from a storage tank into West Virginia''s Elk River. Several thousand gallons of the compound contaminated water supplies in nine counties, and residents were warned not to use tap water for any purpose.
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The Uses of 4-METHYL-1-CYCLOHEXANEMETHANOL

4-Methylcyclohexanemethanol-d3 is labelled 4-Methylcyclohexanemethanol (M294915) which is patented for use as an ingridient of air fresheners. 4-Methylcyclohexanemethanol (M294915) can also be used to synthesize thiazolidinedione (2,4-thiazolidinedione, T344250) derivatives as 15-PGDH inhibitors.

What are the applications of Application

4-Methylcyclohexanemethanol is An ingredient of air fresheners.

Definition

ChEBI: 4-methylcyclohexanemethanol is an alicyclic primary alcohol that is cyclohexane substituted by a hydroxy methyl group and methyl group at positions 1 and 4. It acts as a hydrotrope, solubilizing hydrophobic substances in aqueous environments. It also prevents protein aggregation, alters membrane dynamics and metal homeostasis, and is used in a flotation process for cleaning and processing coal. It is an aliphatic alcohol, a primary alcohol and a carbocyclic compound.