2-(2,6-Dimethylphenyl)ethan-1-ol

CAS: 30595-80-3

Ref. 3D-FBA59580

Product Information

• Name: 2-(2,6-Dimethylphenyl)ethan-1-ol
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-(2,6-Dimethylphenyl)ethan-1-ol is a racemic mixture of two compounds with the same molecular formula. The two enantiomers have different chemical properties and can be separated by specific techniques such as chromatography. 2-(2,6-Dimethylphenyl)ethan-1-ol is an ether that is made from methylmalonic acid and ethylene oxide. It is hydrolysed to release methylmalonyl chloride or demethylated to produce methyl ether acetate. This compound has been used in the synthesis of various esters and sesquiterpenoids.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 150.22 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₄O
• Purity: Min. 95%