para-cresyl alcohol
4-methylbenzyl alcohol
Identification
| Name | para-cresyl alcohol |
| IUPAC | (4-methylphenyl)methanol |
| CAS Number | 589-18-4 |
| EINECS | 209-639-1 |
| FDA UNII | EXZ915A627 |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H10 O |
| Molecular Weight | 122.16690000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00004664 |
| Nikkaji Number | J28.550A |
| Beilstein | 1856550 |
| XlogP3 | 1.60 (est) |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 2065 4-methylbenzyl alcohol |
| FEMA Number | 4624 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 589-18-4 ; 4-METHYLBENZYL ALCOHOL |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white solid (est) |
| Assay | 97.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 61.00 to 62.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 217.00 to 218.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 116.00 to 118.00 °C. @ 20.00 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 1.00 max. KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.073000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. |
| Flash Point | 221.00 °F. TCC ( 105.00 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.580 |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | ['cosmetic data2', 'cosmetic data'] |
| Cosmetic Uses | fragrance |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | low |
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 3900 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg |
| 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 | cosmetic, flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| IFRA Critical Effect | Dermal sensitization and systemic toxicity |
| IFRA RESTRICTION LIMITS IN THE FINISHED PRODUCT (%) | Category 1: Products applied to the lips |
| Notes | IFRA FLAVOR REQUIREMENTS: |
| Structure Class | I |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 0.01000 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | 0.02000 |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | 0.01000 |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
benzenemethanol, 4-methyl-
benzenemethanol,4-methyl-
p-
cresyl alcohol
4-(
hydroxymethyl) toluene
4-(
hydroxymethyl)toluene
4-
methyl benzyl alcohol
p-
methyl benzyl alcohol
para-
methyl benzyl alcohol
p-
methyl benzyl alcohol powder
4-
methylbenzyl alcohol
p-
methylbenzyl alcohol
para-
methylbenzyl alcohol
(4-
methylphenyl)methan-1-ol
(4-
methylphenyl)methanol
p-
tolualcohol
para-
tolualcohol
p-
tolyl alcohol
para-
tolyl alcohol
p-
tolylmethanol
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