Description

2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol (CAS No. 612-16-8) is a high-purity aromatic alcohol with the molecular formula C₈H₁₀O₂ and IUPAC name (2-methoxyphenyl)methanol. This compound is a versatile intermediate widely used in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical research, and fragrance applications. It features a methoxy group ortho to the benzyl alcohol moiety, enhancing its reactivity in electrophilic substitutions and other chemical transformations. Our product is rigorously tested for purity, ensuring optimal performance in sensitive applications. Available in various quantities, it is supplied with comprehensive analytical data (including GC/MS, NMR, and HPLC) to meet the stringent requirements of researchers and industrial scientists.

Properties

• CAS Number: 612-16-8
• Complexity: 93.3
• IUPAC Name: (2-methoxyphenyl)methanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H10O2/c1-10-8-5-3-2-4-7(8)6-9/h2-5,9H,6H2,1H3
• InChI Key: WYLYBQSHRJMURN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 138.068079557
• Molecular Formula: C8H10O2
• Molecular Weight: 138.16
• SMILES: COC1=CC=CC=C1CO
• Topological: 29.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 138.068079557
• Physical Description: Clear orange to light orange-brown liquid;
• Vapor Pressure: 0.00429 [mmHg]
• Synonyms: 2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol, 612-16-8, Benzenemethanol, 2-methoxy-, o-Methoxybenzyl alcohol, 2-Methoxybenzenemethanol, 1331-81-3, 457NQ8NGCG, Benzenemethanol, ar-methoxy-, O-ANISALCOHOL, EINECS 210-296-5, NSC 66558, NSC-66558, NT090XT6TE, Anisyl alcohol (o-,m-,p-), AI3-05521, DTXSID4060606, BENZYL ALCOHOL, O-METHOXY-, oAnisyl alcohol, 2Methoxybenzenemethanol, Benzenemethanol, 2methoxy, DTXCID3042978, DTXSID2047486, 210-296-5, methoxybenzyl alcohol, (2-Methoxyphenyl)methanol, o-Anisyl alcohol, MFCD00004611, (2-Methoxy-phenyl)-methanol, (2-methoxyphenyl)methan-1-ol, 2-methoxy-benzylalcohol, 2-Methoxy benzyl alcohol, UNII-457NQ8NGCG, UNII-NT090XT6TE, (2-methoxyphenyl)-methanol, SCHEMBL17820, SCHEMBL83159, (2-Methoxyphenyl)methanol #, SCHEMBL391538, [2-(methyloxy)phenyl]methanol, 2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol, 99%, SCHEMBL1526352, SCHEMBL2441393, SCHEMBL2480627, SCHEMBL6199206, SCHEMBL11001855, 1-hydroxymethyl-2-methoxybenzene, 1-hydroxymethyl-2-methoxy-benzene, NSC66558, STR01347, SBB041053, AKOS000120315, CS-W016501, FM49800, PS-4450, SY019123, M1017, NS00011986, ST50214712, EN300-20605, Q15726099, F0001-1610, Z104479146, InChI=1/C8H10O2/c1-10-8-5-3-2-4-7(8)6-9/h2-5,9H,6H2,1H

Application

2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol is commonly employed as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. It serves as a precursor in the production of fragrances and flavoring agents due to its aromatic properties. Researchers also utilize it in the development of novel organic compounds and catalysts. Its reactivity makes it suitable for use in protecting group chemistry and as a building block in multi-step synthetic routes.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H317 (100%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
• H318 (100%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P272, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P305+P354+P338, P317, P321, P330, P333+P317, P362+P364, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (98.3%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (99.2%)

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