Description
4-Methoxyphenethyl alcohol (CAS: 702-23-8) is a high-purity aromatic alcohol with the molecular formula C9H12O2. This compound, also known as 2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)ethanol, is a versatile intermediate widely used in pharmaceutical synthesis, fragrance formulation, and organic research. It features a methoxy-substituted phenyl ring with a hydroxyethyl side chain, offering unique reactivity for derivatization. Our product is supplied at 99% purity, ensuring optimal performance for sensitive applications. Ideal for researchers and industrial scientists, it is rigorously tested for consistency and stored under controlled conditions to maintain stability.
Properties
- CAS Number: 702-23-8
- Complexity: 95.7
- IUPAC Name: 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethanol
- InChI: InChI=1S/C9H12O2/c1-11-9-4-2-8(3-5-9)6-7-10/h2-5,10H,6-7H2,1H3
- InChI Key: AUWDOZOUJWEPBA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 152.083729621
- Molecular Formula: C9H12O2
- Molecular Weight: 152.19
- SMILES: COC1=CC=C(C=C1)CCO
- Topological: 29.5
- Monoisotopic Mass: 152.083729621
- Synonyms: 4-Methoxyphenethyl alcohol, 2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)ethanol, 702-23-8, 4-Methoxybenzeneethanol, Benzeneethanol, 4-methoxy-, p-Methoxyphenethyl alcohol, 2-(p-Anisyl)ethanol, 3MWL5NZE9K, 2-(p-Methoxyphenyl)ethanol, 4-methoxyphenethanol, DTXSID5041518, 2-(p-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl alcohol, EINECS 211-866-6, 1-methoxy-4-(2-hydroxyethyl)benzene, NSC 408325, NSC-408325, AI3-05522, DTXCID3021518, METHOXYBENZENEETHANOL, 4-, PHENETHYL ALCOHOL, P-METHOXY-, P-(METHOXYPHENYL)ETHYL ALCOHOL, .BETA.-(P-METHOXYPHENYL)ETHANOL, 2-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)-1-ETHANOL, BETA-(P-METHOXYPHENYL)ETHANOL, 211-866-6, 2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)Ethan-1-Ol, MFCD00002900, 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-ethanol, 2-(4-Methoxy-phenyl)-ethanol, UNII-3MWL5NZE9K, 4-Methoxybenzenethanol, p-Methoxy-phenethyl alcohol, p-Methoxyphenylethyl alcohol, 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)anisole, 4-methoxy-phenethyl alcohol, SCHEMBL77472, SCHEMBL250274, CHEMBL412890, SCHEMBL1253022, SCHEMBL8318176, 2-(p-methoxyphenyl)-ethan-1-ol, 4-Methoxyphenethyl alcohol, 99%, 4-Methoxy-.beta.-phenethyl alcohol, Tox21_300755, BBL027411, NSC408325, STL373550, AKOS000280348, AB00284, CS-W004056, FM25329, HY-W004056, NCGC00248159-01, NCGC00254660-01, CAS-702-23-8, DS-14311, SY014083, DB-074275, M0889, NS00037023, ST50824344, EN300-133027, A836808, Q27257678, F0001-1817, Z397587494
4-Methoxyphenethyl alcohol is a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly for beta-blockers and vasodilators. It serves as a precursor in fragrance manufacturing, contributing to floral and musky scent profiles. Researchers also utilize it in organic catalysis and as a building block for complex molecules in medicinal chemistry.
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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