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4-Methylbenzyl alcohol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A15315.36
500 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

4-Methylbenzyl alcohol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A15315.36
500 g, Each
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Catalog number: A15315.36
also known as A15315-36
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
589-18-4
IUPAC Name
(4-methylphenyl)methanol
Molecular Formula
C8H10O
InChI Key
KMTDMTZBNYGUNX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=CC=C(CO)C=C1
Appearance (Color)
White
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder
Assay (GC)
≥98.5%
Melting Point (clear melt)
56.5-62.5?C

Description

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
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.

Solubility
Soluble in methanol, ether and ethanol. Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents, acids, acid chlorides and acid anhydrides.
RUO – Research Use Only

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