2-(3-Methylphenyl)ethanol

CAS: 1875-89-4

Ref. 3D-FM64482

Product Information

• Name: 2-(3-Methylphenyl)ethanol
• Synonyms: 2-(3-Methylphenyl)-1-ethanol, 2-(4-Methylphenyl)Ethanol, 2-(m-Tolyl)ethanol, 2-M-Tolylethanol, 3-Methylbenzeneethanol, Benzeneethanol, 3-methyl-, M-Methyl Phenyl Ethanol, Phenethyl alcohol, m-methyl-, m-Methylphenethyl alcohol

Description

2-(3-Methylphenyl)ethanol is a benzene derivative that has been shown to be toxic at high doses. It is used as a solvent in dermatology and as an intermediate in the production of other chemicals. 2-(3-Methylphenyl)ethanol has been shown to have dermatologic effects such as erythema, scaling, and dryness. This compound also has a low degree of acute toxicity from ingestion or inhalation and is safe for use. The chemical structure consists of a benzene ring with two methyl groups on it, making it a primary alcohol.
2-(3-Methylphenyl)ethanol belongs to the class of alcohols. Alcohols are organic compounds containing one hydroxyl group attached to an alkyl or substituted alkyl radical. Alcohols can be classified according to their structure into primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols, depending on how many carbon atoms are attached to the hydroxyl group

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 136.19 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₂O
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H12O/c1-8-3-2-4-9(7-8)5-6-10/h2-4,7,10H,5-6H2,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=KWHVBVJDKLSOTB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Cc1cccc(CCO)c1