meta-cresyl alcohol
3-methylbenzyl alcohol
Identification
| Name | meta-cresyl alcohol |
| IUPAC | (3-methylphenyl)methanol |
| CAS Number | 587-03-1 |
| EINECS | 209-595-3 |
| FDA UNII | TTG38P37U6 |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H10 O |
| Molecular Weight | 122.16690000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00004646 |
| Nikkaji Number | J134.611C |
| XlogP3 | 1.60 (est) |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.01600 to 1.02000 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 8.464 to 8.497 |
| Refractive Index | 1.53100 to 1.53500 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 215.50 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.100000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 222.00 °F. TCC ( 105.56 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.600 |
| Soluble in | water, 5.00E+04 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) |
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 | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for meta-cresyl alcohol usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for meta-cresyl alcohol flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
benzene methanol, 3-methyl-
benzenemethanol, 3-methyl-
m-
cresyl alcohol
3-
methyl benzyl alcohol
3-
methylbenzyl alcohol
(3-
methylphenyl)methanol
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