3,4-(Methylenedioxy)benzyl alcohol

Independent reference data for 3,4-(Methylenedioxy)benzyl alcohol (CAS 495-76-1), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

The results indicate that two benzodioxole derivatives, piperonyl alcohol (PAL) and benzodioxole (BDO), are viable alternatives to conventional amines as coinitiator. The biocompatibility of benzodioxole derivatives makes them more promising than amine in dental resin formulations.1,3-Benzodioxole-5-methanol: ACTIVE

Synonyms and trade names

Piperonyl alcohol; 495-76-1; Piperonol; 1,3-BENZODIOXOLE-5-METHANOL; 3,4-Methylenedioxybenzyl alcohol; 5-Hydroxymethyl-1,3-benzodioxole; Heliotropyl alcohol; 1-Hydroxymethyl-3,4-methylenedioxybenzene; Benzyl alcohol, 3,4-(methylenedioxy)-; DTXSID3060089; NSC-26265; 4163K563GS; RefChem:863613; DTXCID3040693; 207-808-4; 1,3-Benzodioxol-5-ylmethanol

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances Flavoring Agents
GHS notification summary	97.8% (91 / 93)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	97.8% (91 / 93)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 97.8% (91 of 93) of all reports.

Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 91 of 93 companies (only 2.2% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

What the public record says

3,4-(Methylenedioxy)benzyl alcohol · CAS 495-76-1 · C8H8O3. UNII 4163K563GS. Boiling Point: BP: 157 °C at 16 mm Hg; Melting Point: 58 °C; Vapor Pressure: 0.000254 [mmHg].

Physical description and handling notes

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