Dimethyl benzyl carbinol

Description

Dimethyl benzyl carbinol is identified by CAS 100-86-7, molecular formula C10H14O and molecular weight 150.10 g/mol. UNII N95NCI59MI; ChEBI 195903; InChIKey RIWRBSMFKVOJMN-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 214-216 °C; Melting Point: 24 °C; Density: 0.972-0.977.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	100-86-7
PubChem CID	7531
Molecular formula	C10H14O
Molecular weight	150.10 g/mol
IUPAC name	2-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-ol
InChIKey	RIWRBSMFKVOJMN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
UNII (FDA)	N95NCI59MI
ChEBI ID	CHEBI:195903
FEMA number	2393
JECFA number	1653

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	150.22
XLogP3	2.2
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	1
Rotatable Bond Count	2
Exact Mass	150.104465066
Monoisotopic Mass	150.104465066
Topological Polar Surface Area	20.2
Heavy Atom Count	11
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	214-216 °C
Melting Point	24 °C
Density	0.972-0.977

Physical description & handling notes

• Colorless liquid or melt; mp = 23-25 deg C; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
• Solid
• Colourless to pale yellow viscous liquid or white crystalline solid; Warm, herbaceous, floral aroma
• Soluble in mineral oil, most fixed oils and propylene glycol; insoluble in water
• Soluble (in ethanol)
• 1.514-1.517 (as supercooled liquid)

Regulatory Status

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 Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H302 (100%)

Documented Uses

• Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• Information on 1 consumer products that contain Dimethylbenzyl Carbinol in the following categories is provided:
• Benzeneethanol, .alpha.,.alpha.-dimethyl-: ACTIVE

Synonyms

2-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-propanol; 100-86-7; 2-Methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-ol; 1,1-Dimethylphenylethanol; DMBC; Dimethylbenzylcarbinol; Benzylpropyl alcohol; FEMA No. 2393; DTXSID1047601; N95NCI59MI; Benzeneethanol, alpha,alpha-dimethyl-; PHENETHYL ALCOHOL, alpha,alpha-DIMETHYL-; DTXCID9027601; RefChem:410249; 202-896-0; 2-Benzyl-2-propanol

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Dimethyl benzyl carbinol?

CAS 100-86-7; molecular formula C10H14O; molecular weight 150.10 g/mol.

What other names is Dimethyl benzyl carbinol known by?

2-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-propanol, 100-86-7, 2-Methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-ol, 1,1-Dimethylphenylethanol, DMBC, Dimethylbenzylcarbinol.

What is the regulatory status of Dimethyl benzyl carbinol?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is Dimethyl benzyl carbinol classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H302.

What are the key physical properties of Dimethyl benzyl carbinol?

Boiling Point: 214-216 °C; Melting Point: 24 °C; Density: 0.972-0.977.

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