1-(4-甲基苯基)乙醇

Description

1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanol · CAS 5788-09-0 · C9H12O. UNII MUV6GV10SL. Boiling Point: 218-219 °C; Density: 0.980-0.990; Refractive Index: 1.520-1.524.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	5788-09-0
PubChem CID	10817
Molecular formula	C9H12O
IUPAC name	1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanol
UNII (FDA)	MUV6GV10SL
FEMA number	3139
JECFA number	805

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	136.19
XLogP3	1.8
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	1
Rotatable Bond Count	1
Exact Mass	136.088815002
Monoisotopic Mass	136.088815002
Topological Polar Surface Area	20.2
Heavy Atom Count	10
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	218-219 °C
Density	0.980-0.990
Refractive Index	1.520-1.524

Physical description & handling notes

• Viscous liquid with an odor similar to menthol; [Merck Index] Clear colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
• colourless oily liquid with a dry, menthol-like, camphoraceous odour
• insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents, oils
• miscible at room temperature (in ethanol)

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Floral No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	100% (193 / 193)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	100% (193 / 193)

Documented Uses

• Component of the essential oil from some plants in the ginger family; [Merck Index] Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• Benzenemethanol, .alpha.,4-dimethyl-: ACTIVE

Synonyms

1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanol; 536-50-5; 1-(p-Tolyl)ethanol; Bilagen; Norbilan; Tomobil; 1-p-Tolylethanol; Galinex; Methyl-p-tolylcarbinol; p-Tolylmethylcarbinol; 1-(P-METHYLPHENYL)ETHANOL; 1-(4-Tolyl)ethanol; 1-(4-methylphenyl)ethan-1-ol; 1-p-Tolyl-1-ethanol; p,alpha-Dimethylbenzyl alcohol; hawthorn carbinol

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of 1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanol?

CAS 5788-09-0; molecular formula C9H12O; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is 1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanol known by?

1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanol, 536-50-5, 1-(p-Tolyl)ethanol, Bilagen, Norbilan, Tomobil.

What is the regulatory status of 1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanol?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is 1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanol classified as hazardous?

100% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (193 of 193).

What are the key physical properties of 1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanol?

Boiling Point: 218-219 °C; Density: 0.980-0.990; Refractive Index: 1.520-1.524.

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