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.
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Applications
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.
Solubility
Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents and strong reducing agents. Store in a cool place.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Reddy, M. M.; Swamy, P.; Naresh, M.; Srujana, K.; Durgaiah, C.; Rao, T. V.; Narender, N. One-pot synthesis of alpha-iodoketones from alcohols using ammonium iodide and Oxone in water. RSC Adv. 2015, 5 (16), 12186-12190.
- Zhang, Y.; Zhou, Q.; Ma, W.; Zhao, J. Enantioselective oxidation of racemic secondary alcohols catalyzed by chiral Mn(III)-salen complex with sodium hypochlorite as oxidant. Catal. Commun. 2014, 45, 114-117.