| Identification | More | [Name]
1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanol | [CAS]
536-50-5 | [Synonyms]
1-(4-METHYLPHENYL)ETHANOL
(+/-)-1-(P-TOLYL)ETHANOL
1-(P-TOLYL)ETHANOL
4-(1-HYDROXYETHYL)TOLUENE
4,ALPHA-DIMETHYLBENZYL ALCOHOL
4-METHYLPHENETHYLALCOHOL
4-(METHYLPHENYL)-1-ETHANOL
4-TOLYL METHYL CARBINOL
ALPHA,4-DIMETHYLBENZENE METHANOL
ALPHA,4-DIMETHYLBENZYL ALCOHOL
ALPHA-METHYL-4-METHYLPHENYL CARBINOL
A,P-DIMETHYLBENZYL ALCOHOL
AURORA KA-6994
METHYL-4-TOLYL CARBINOL
METHYL-P-TOLYLCARBINOL
P-TOLYLMETHYLCARBINOL
1-(4-Tolyl)ethanol
1-(p-Methylphenyl)ethanol
1-(p-tolyl)-ethano
1-p-Tolyl-1-ethanol | [EINECS(EC#)]
208-637-8 | [Molecular Formula]
C9H12O | [MDL Number]
MFCD00016860 | [Molecular Weight]
136.19 | [MOL File]
536-50-5.mol |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Safety Statements ]
S23:Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapor/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer) .
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes . | [WGK Germany ]
2
| [RTECS ]
DO4565000
| [TSCA ]
Yes | [HS Code ]
29062990 | [Toxicity]
mouse,LD50,oral,2800mg/kg (2800mg/kg),Arzneimittel-Forschung. Drug Research. Vol. 12, Pg. 347, 1962. |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [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. | [Uses]
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 |
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