1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanol

Independent reference data for 1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanol (CAS 5788-09-0), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Component of the essential oil from some plants in the ginger family; [Merck Index] Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

Synonyms and trade names

1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanol; 536-50-5; 1-(p-Tolyl)ethanol; Bilagen; Norbilan; Tomobil; 1-p-Tolylethanol; Galinex; Methyl-p-tolylcarbinol; p-Tolylmethylcarbinol; 1-(P-METHYLPHENYL)ETHANOL; 1-(4-Tolyl)ethanol; 1-(4-methylphenyl)ethan-1-ol; 1-p-Tolyl-1-ethanol; p,alpha-Dimethylbenzyl alcohol; hawthorn carbinol

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Floral No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	100% (193 / 193)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	100% (193 / 193)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 100% (193 of 193) of all reports.

Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 193 of 193 companies. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

What the public record says

1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanol · CAS 5788-09-0 · C9H12O. UNII MUV6GV10SL. Boiling Point: 218-219 °C; Density: 0.980-0.990; Refractive Index: 1.520-1.524.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.