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W268518

α-Methylbenzyl alcohol

≥99%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

(±)-1-Phenylethanol, (±)-α-Methylbenzyl alcohol, Methyl phenyl carbinol, Styrallyl alcohol, Styrene alcohol

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Linear Formula:
C6H5CH(OH)CH3
CAS Number:
98-85-1
Molecular Weight:
122.16
FEMA Number:
2685
Council of Europe no.:
2030
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901252
Flavis number:
2.064
EC Number:
202-707-1
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00004508
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1905149
Organoleptic:
medicinal; chemical; sweet
Grade:
FG, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

300, 400

grade

FG, Halal, Kosher

agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FCC, FDA 21 CFR 117, FDA 21 CFR 172.515

vapor density

4.21 (vs air)

vapor pressure

0.1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

assay

≥99%

refractive index

n20/D 1.527 (lit.)

bp

204 °C/745 mmHg (lit.)

mp

19-20 °C (lit.)

density

1.012 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

medicinal; chemical; sweet

SMILES string

CC(O)c1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C8H10O/c1-7(9)8-5-3-2-4-6-8/h2-7,9H,1H3

InChI key

WAPNOHKVXSQRPX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application


  • Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment,a-methylbenzyl alcohol, CAS registry number 98-85-1.: This study updates the safety assessment of a-methylbenzyl alcohol, focusing on its use as a fragrance ingredient. The research addresses toxicological data and regulatory compliance, ensuring the compound′s safe application in consumer products (Api et al., 2024).

  • Characterization of the Key Aroma Compounds of Three Kinds of Chinese Representative Black Tea and Elucidation of the Perceptual Interactions of Methyl Salicylate and Floral Odorants.: This study identifies the key aroma compounds in Chinese black tea, including a-methylbenzyl alcohol. The research provides insights into the sensory properties and potential applications in flavor and fragrance industries (Niu et al., 2022).

pictograms

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GHS07

signalword

Warning

hcodes

H302,H319

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

flash_point_f

187.9 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup

flash_point_c

86.6 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

Regulatory Information

危险化学品

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Mohan Padmanaban et al.
Chemical communications (Cambridge, England), 47(44), 12089-12091 (2011-10-01)
A modular approach for the synthesis of highly ordered porous and chiral auxiliary (Evans auxiliary) decorated metal-organic frameworks is developed. Our synthesis strategy, which uses known porous structures as model materials for incorporation of chirality via linker modification, can provide
Xi Wu et al.
Biotechnology and bioengineering, 109(1), 53-62 (2011-08-11)
A novel thermostable NAD(P)H oxidase from the hyperthermophilic archaeon Thermococcus kodakarensis KOD1 (TkNOX) catalyzes oxidation of NADH and NADPH with oxygen from atmospheric air as an electron acceptor. Although the optimal temperature of TkNOX is >90°C, it also shows activity
Günter Engelhardt
Archives of toxicology, 80(12), 868-872 (2006-09-01)
1-Phenylethanol is one of the major primary phase-I metabolites of ethylbenzene. In principle it may yield an electrophilic intermediate by phase-II metabolism. Because of the extensive use of ethylbenzene as a solvent, 2-year carcinogenicity inhalation studies were carried out leading
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