Dimethylbenzylcarbinol

Independent reference data for Dimethylbenzylcarbinol (CAS 100-86-7), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

Synonyms and trade names

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

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 hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H302 (100%)

H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

P264, P270, P301+P317, P330, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

What the public record says

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.

Physical description and handling notes

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