CAS 612-16-8

2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol

Description:

2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol, with the CAS number 612-16-8, is an organic compound characterized by its aromatic structure and functional groups. It features a methoxy group (-OCH3) attached to a benzyl alcohol moiety, which consists of a benzene ring bonded to a -CH2OH group. This compound is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a pleasant aromatic odor. It is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether but has limited solubility in water due to its hydrophobic aromatic ring. 2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol exhibits properties typical of both alcohols and ethers, including the ability to participate in hydrogen bonding, which influences its boiling point and reactivity. It is often used in organic synthesis, as a building block for various chemical reactions, and may also find applications in the fragrance and flavor industries due to its aromatic characteristics. Additionally, it can serve as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals and other fine chemicals.

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H10O2/c1-10-8-5-3-2-4-7(8)6-9/h2-5,9H,6H2,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=WYLYBQSHRJMURN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(O)C1=C(OC)C=CC=C1

Synonyms:

• 2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol
• o-Methoxybenzyl alcohol
• 2-Methoxybenzenemethanol
• Benzenemethanol, 2-methoxy-
• Benzyl alcohol, o-methoxy-

2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol, 99%

CAS: 612-16-8

It is an important raw material and intermediate used in Organic Synthesis, Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals. 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 Alf

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

Purity: 99%

Color and Shape: Liquid, Clear colorless

Molecular weight: 138.17

Ref: 02-A14016

(2-Methoxyphenyl)methanol

CAS: 612-16-8

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 138.1638

Ref: IN-DA0033DK

2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol

CAS: 612-16-8

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

Molecular weight: 138.17

Ref: 7W-GK8691

2-Methoxybenzyl Alcohol

CAS: 612-16-8

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

Purity: >98.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: Colorless to Light yellow to Light orange clear liquid

Molecular weight: 138.17

Ref: 3B-M1017

2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol

CAS: 612-16-8

2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: pale yellow liquid

Molecular weight: 138.16g/mol

Ref: 54-OR2641

2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol

CAS: 612-16-8

2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol is a reactive compound that contains two methoxy (CH3O-) groups. It can be used for the synthesis of chiral molecules because it forms an asymmetric hydrogen bond. The reaction of 2-methoxybenzyl alcohol with oxygenated substances, such as formaldehyde and acetaldehyde, leads to oxidation products, including hydroxybenzaldehyde, which can be isolated and converted to benzalacetone. This product has been shown to have photocatalytic activity in the presence of ultraviolet light.

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: Colorless Clear Liquid

Molecular weight: 138.16 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FM49800

2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol

CAS: 612-16-8

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Liquid, Clear colorless to pale yellow liquid

Molecular weight: 138.166

Ref: 10-F033710

2-Methoxybenzenemethanol

Controlled Product

CAS: 612-16-8

Applications 2-Methoxybenzenemethanol is used in the synthesis of antimycobacterial and antibacterial derivatives. Also used in the synthesis of phthalazines and analogues as benzodiazepine receptor ligands with specific activity.
References Wei, Z. et al.: Molecules., 18, 3872 (2013); Carling, R. et al.: J. Med. Chem., 47, 1807 (2004);

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 138.16

Ref: TR-M260760