4-Chloro-2-methylbenzyl alcohol

CAS: 129716-11-6

Ref. 3D-FC70079

Product Information

• Name: 4-Chloro-2-methylbenzyl alcohol
• Synonyms: (4-Chloro-2-methylphenyl)methanol, Benzenemethanol, 4-chloro-2-methyl-

Description

4-Chloro-2-methylbenzyl alcohol is an organic compound that has a sensor and hydroxyl group. It is used in pest control as an insecticide. 4-Chloro-2-methylbenzyl alcohol has been shown to be effective against ants, cockroaches, and other insects. There are multiple instabilities of this compound, including low oxygen stability when exposed to air, which may lead to the degradation of this chemical. Impurities in 4-chloro-2-methylbenzyl alcohol may also lead to its instability as it reacts with alkali metals at high temperatures. The instability of 4-chloro-2-methylbenzyl alcohol can be reduced by storing it at low temperatures or by adding cryogenic substances such as liquid nitrogen or carbon dioxide gas.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 156.61 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₉ClO
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H9ClO/c1-6-4-8(9)3-2-7(6)5-10/h2-4,10H,5H2,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=AHXBDGJNZJKLNE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Cc1cc(Cl)ccc1CO