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Atomfair 3,4-Dimethylbenzyl alcohol C9H12O CAS 6966-10-5

3,4-Dimethylbenzyl alcohol (CAS No. 6966-10-5) is a high-purity aromatic alcohol with the molecular formula C9H12O and IUPAC name (3,4-dimethylphenyl)methanol. This compound is characterized by its clear to pale-yellow appearance and is widely utilized in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediates, and specialty chemical applications. With a molecular weight of 136.19 g/mol, it offers excellent solubility in common organic solvents such as ethanol, methanol, and dichloromethane. Our product is rigorously tested for purity (typically ≥98% by GC) and consistency, ensuring reliable performance for researchers and industrial scientists. Proper storage under inert conditions is recommended to maintain stability.

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Description

3,4-Dimethylbenzyl alcohol (CAS No. 6966-10-5) is a high-purity aromatic alcohol with the molecular formula C9H12O and IUPAC name (3,4-dimethylphenyl)methanol. This compound is characterized by its clear to pale-yellow appearance and is widely utilized in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediates, and specialty chemical applications. With a molecular weight of 136.19 g/mol, it offers excellent solubility in common organic solvents such as ethanol, methanol, and dichloromethane. Our product is rigorously tested for purity (typically ≥98% by GC) and consistency, ensuring reliable performance for researchers and industrial scientists. Proper storage under inert conditions is recommended to maintain stability.

Properties

  • CAS Number: 6966-10-5
  • Complexity: 101
  • IUPAC Name: (3,4-dimethylphenyl)methanol
  • InChI: InChI=1S/C9H12O/c1-7-3-4-9(6-10)5-8(7)2/h3-5,10H,6H2,1-2H3
  • InChI Key: OKGZCXPDJKKZAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • Exact Mass: 136.088815002
  • Molecular Formula: C9H12O
  • Molecular Weight: 136.19
  • SMILES: CC1=C(C=C(C=C1)CO)C
  • Topological: 20.2
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 136.088815002
  • Synonyms: 3,4-DIMETHYLBENZYL ALCOHOL, (3,4-Dimethylphenyl)methanol, 6966-10-5, Benzenemethanol, 3,4-dimethyl-, AI3-21300, DTXSID60219954, EINECS 230-175-0, NSC 18728, DTXCID10142445, 230-175-0, inchi=1/c9h12o/c1-7-3-4-9(6-10)5-8(7)2/h3-5,10h,6h2,1-2h, okgzcxpdjkkzap-uhfffaoysa-n, MFCD00004647, W26FBZ2PXH, 3,4-Dimethylbenzenemethanol, NSC-18728, (3,4-dimethylphenyl)methan-1-ol, 3,4-Dimethylbenzyl alcoho, NSC18728, UNII-W26FBZ2PXH, 3,4 dimethylbenzyl alcohol, SCHEMBL93048, SCHEMBL394775, (3,4-Dimethylphenyl);methanol, SCHEMBL6632434, (3,4-Dimethylphenyl)methanol #, CHEBI:231517, 3,4-Dimethylbenzyl alcohol, 99%, SBB063329, AKOS009156942, 1-(hydroxymethyl)-3,4-dimethylbenzene, AC-7308, FD64461, BP-11487, SY005661, DB-021939, CS-0044039, NS00043738, ST51038031, EN300-49126

Application

3,4-Dimethylbenzyl alcohol serves as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of fragrances, agrochemicals, and pharmaceutical compounds. It is commonly employed in the preparation of esters and ethers for specialty chemical applications. Researchers also utilize it as a building block in organic catalysis and polymer chemistry due to its reactive benzyl alcohol group.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

  • H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
  • H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

  • P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

  • Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
  • Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
  • STOT SE 3 (100%)

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