4-Methylbenzyl alcohol (CAS 589-18-4) — formula C8H10O, molecular weight 122.16; category organic chemicals.
4-Methylbenzyl alcohol (CAS 589-18-4) is a chemical raw material in the organic chemicals category. Its molecular formula C8H10O comprises 8 C, 10 H, 1 O atoms. Its molecular weight is about 122.16. Reported physicochemical data: melting point around 138 to 142 °F (NTP, 1992), boiling point around 423 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992), LogP about 1.6. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.
| CAS Number | 589-18-4 |
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| Molecular Formula | C8H10O |
| Molecular Weight | 122.16 |
| Melting Point | 138 to 142 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 423 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| LogP | 1.6 |
| Applications | A pulmonary metabolite of para-xylene. Used in fragrances, flavoring, and as a laboratory reagent, Perfumery, flavoring dyes, laboratory reagent |
| Category | Organic Chemicals |
Documented applications: A pulmonary metabolite of para-xylene. Used in fragrances, flavoring, and as a laboratory reagent, Perfumery, flavoring dyes, laboratory reagent.
4-Methylbenzyl alcohol is a carbon-based organic compound with CAS registry number 589-18-4 and molecular formula C8H10O (molecular weight 122.16), belonging to the organic chemicals segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 589-18-4
Its molecular formula C8H10O comprises 8 C, 10 H, 1 O atoms.
Also known as: 4-Methylbenzyl alcohol · 对甲基苯甲醇
Category: organic chemicals
The CAS registry number of 4-Methylbenzyl alcohol is 589-18-4.
Molecular formula C8H10O, molecular weight 122.16.
It is also registered under: 4-Methylbenzyl alcohol, 对甲基苯甲醇.
Recorded applications: A pulmonary metabolite of para-xylene. Used in fragrances, flavoring, and as a laboratory reagent, Perfumery, flavoring dyes, laboratory reagent.
Category: Organic Chemicals.
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Independent reference data for 4-Methylbenzyl alcohol (CAS 589-18-4), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Number | 589-18-4 |
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| PubChem CID | 11505 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H10O |
| IUPAC Name | (4-methylphenyl)methanol |
| UNII (FDA) | EXZ915A627 |
| Molecular Weight | 122.16 |
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| XLogP3 | 1.6 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 1 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 122.073164938 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 122.073164938 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 20.2 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 9 |
| Boiling Point | 423 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
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| Boiling Point | 217 °C |
| Boiling Point | 217.00 to 218.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Melting Point | 138 to 142 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Melting Point | 61.5 °C |
| Melting Point | 61 - 62 °C |
| Solubility | 1 to 10 mg/mL at 70.7 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Solubility | In water, 0.063 M (7,710 mg/L) at 25 °C |
| Solubility | 7710 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) |
| Density | 0.978 g/cu cm at 22 °C |
4-Methylbenzyl alcohol; 589-18-4; (4-Methylphenyl)methanol; p-Tolylcarbinol; P-METHYLBENZYL ALCOHOL; Benzenemethanol, 4-methyl-; 4-Tolylcarbinol; 4-(Hydroxymethyl)toluene; p-Toluyl alcohol; 4-methylbenzenemethanol; alpha-Hydroxy-p-xylene; Benzyl alcohol, p-methyl-; p-Methylbenzylalcohol; 4-Methyl-benzenemethanol; 4-Methyl benzenemethanol; DTXSID5025574
| Regulatory & food contact | FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Flavoring Agents Floral No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent TRS 960-JECFA 73/108 |
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| Notified hazard statements | H315 (16.4%), H319 (100%), H335 (16%) |
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Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
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