4-Methoxyphenethyl alcohol

HCID 69705CAS 702-23-8
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Basic information

Standard SMILES
COc1ccc(CCO)cc1
InChIKey
AUWDOZOUJWEPBA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular formula
C9H12O2
Average molar mass
152.19 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
152.08372962

Overview

4-methoxybenzeneethanol has been reported in Nymphaea rudgeana, Amorphophallus albispathus, and other organisms with data available.

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
4-Methoxyphenethyl alcohol
IUPAC
2-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethanol
English name
4-Methoxyphenethyl alcohol
Molecular formula
C9H12O2
Molecular weight
152.19

Names & synonyms

2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)ethanol4-Methoxyphenethyl alcohol702-23-84-Methoxybenzeneethanolp-Methoxyphenethyl alcoholBenzeneethanol, 4-methoxy-4-methoxyphenethanol2-(p-Methoxyphenyl)ethanol2-(p-Anisyl)ethanolDTXSID50415182-(p-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl alcohol3MWL5NZE9K
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2-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethan-1-olPMEPAKOS 909874-MethoxyphenethyLTyrosol methyl etherp-Methoxyphenylethanol
EINECS 211-866-61-methoxy-4-(2-hydroxyethyl)benzeneNSC 408325NSC-408325AI3-05522DTXCID3021518METHOXYBENZENEETHANOL, 4-PHENETHYL ALCOHOL, P-METHOXY-

Database identifiers

CAS
702-23-8
PubChem CID
69705
DTXSID
DTXSID5041518
ChEMBL
CHEMBL412890
UNII
3MWL5NZE9K
EC Number
211-866-6
Nikkaji
J45.894E

Properties

Computed structural properties

XLogP
0.8
Topological polar surface area
29.5 Ų
Hydrogen bond donors
1
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2
Rotatable bonds
3
Heavy atoms
11

Experimental & physicochemical properties

SpringerMaterials PropertiesOptical coefficient

Physicochemical properties

Melting point
26 · 26-28 °C(lit.)
Boiling point
334 · 334-336 °C(lit.)
Density
1.058 · 1.058±0.06 g/cm3 (20 ºC 760 Torr)
refractive index
1.536 · 1.536-1.538
Flash point
230 °F · >230 °F
storage temp.
Sealed in dry,Room Temperature

Safety & regulation

GHS classification

GHS Classification · 4 items

Warning

H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

The GHS information provided by 1 company from 1 notification to the ECHA C&L Inventory.

Hazard information

Regulatory InformationChemical: Benzeneethanol, 4-methoxy-
Hazard Classes and CategoriesSkin Irrit. 2 (100%)

Safety data

wgk
3
tsca
TSCA listed
hs_code
29062990
Signal word
Warning
Symbol(GHS)
GHS07
safety_code
24/25

Chemistry & industry

Uses & manufacturing

General Manufacturing InformationBenzeneethanol, 4-methoxy-: ACTIVE
Applications · 4 items

Uses2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)ethanol is used as an internal standard in the fluorous biphasic catalysis reaction. It is used in the preparation of 4-(2-iodoethyl)phenol, by refluxing it with 47% hydriodic acid. It may be used in the preparation of (2R*,4R*)-1-n-butyl-2-methyl-4-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline and (2R*,4S*)-1-n-butyl-2-methyl-4-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methoxy-1,2,3,4- tetrahydroquinoline. It is used for foods, perfumes, and cosmetics.

Uses4-Methoxyphenethyl alcohol was used in the preparation of 4-(2-iodoethyl)phenol, by refluxing it with 47% hydriodic acid. It may be used in the preparation of (2R*,4R*)-1-n-butyl-2-methyl-4-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline and (2R*,4S*)-1-n-butyl-2-methyl-4-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methoxy-1,2,3,4- tetrahydroquinoline.

Uses4-Methoxyphenethyl alcohol has a flavor and aroma of fresh citrus juice and may be used for perfumes, foods, and cosmetics.

General Description(R)-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethanol {(R)-MOPE, 4-Methoxyphenethyl alcohol, 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethanol } is formed during the biocatalytic anti-Prelog enantioselective reduction of 4-methoxyacetophenone (MOAP) using immobilized Trigonopsis variabilis AS2.

Upstream & downstream products

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