2,4-dimethyl benzyl alcohol
benzenemethanol, 2,4-dimethyl-
Identification
| Name | 2,4-dimethyl benzyl alcohol |
| CAS Number | 16308-92-2 |
| EINECS | 240-393-8 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C9 H12 O |
| Molecular Weight | 136.19384000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00004624 |
| Nikkaji Number | J101.201K |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 96.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Refractive Index | 1.53400 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Melting Point | 21.00 to 22.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 231.00 to 233.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 120.00 °C. @ 13.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.034000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | > 230.00 °F. TCC ( > 110.00 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 2.049 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavoring agents |
| Recommendation for 2,4-dimethyl benzyl alcohol usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
benzenemethanol, 2,4-dimethyl-
benzyl alcohol, 2,4-dimethyl-
(2,4-
dimethyl-phenyl)-methanol
2,4-
dimethylbenzyl alcohol
2,4-
dimethylbenzylalcohol
(2,4-
dimethylphenyl)methanol
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