1875-89-4

Basic information

• Product Name: 3-Methylphenethyl alcohol
• Synonyms: 2-(3-METHYLPHENYL)ETHYL ALCOHOL;3-METHYLPHENETHYL ALCOHOL;O,M,P-METHYL PHENYL ETHANOL;3-methyl-benzeneethano;3-methyl-Benzeneethanol;m-Methylphenethyl alcohol;Phenethyl alcohol, m-methyl-;2-m-tolylethanol
• CAS NO: 1875-89-4
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₂O
• Molecular Weight: 136.19
• EINECS: 217-508-5
• Product Categories: Benzhydrols, Benzyl & Special Alcohols;Alcohols;C9 to C30;Oxygen Compounds
• Mol File: 1875-89-4.mol
• Article Data: 25

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 242-243 °C(lit.)
• Flash Point: 229 °F
• Appearance: Clear slightly yellow liquid
• Density: 1.002 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Vapor Pressure: 0.0172mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.529(lit.)
• Storage Temp.: Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
• PKA: 14.97±0.10(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: 3-Methylphenethyl alcohol(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 3-Methylphenethyl alcohol(1875-89-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 3-Methylphenethyl alcohol(1875-89-4)

Safety Data

• Safety Statements: 24/25
• WGK Germany: 3
• Hazardous Substances Data: 1875-89-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

3-Methylphenethyl alcohol, also known as 2-(3-methylphenyl) ethanol, is an organic compound that is commonly used as a fragrance ingredient. It is a clear, slightly yellow liquid with a distinct aromatic scent.

Uses

Used in Fragrance Industry:
3-Methylphenethyl alcohol is used as a fragrance ingredient for its distinct aromatic scent. It is commonly used in the formulation of perfumes, colognes, and other scented products to provide a pleasant and long-lasting aroma.
Used in Flavor Industry:
3-Methylphenethyl alcohol is also used as a flavoring agent in the food and beverage industry. It imparts a floral and slightly fruity taste, making it suitable for use in various food products, such as candies, baked goods, and beverages.
Used in Cosmetic Industry:
In addition to its use in fragrances and flavors, 3-Methylphenethyl alcohol is also utilized in the cosmetic industry. It is often incorporated into skincare and haircare products for its pleasant scent and potential antimicrobial properties, which can help maintain a clean and fresh feeling on the skin and hair.

InChI:InChI=1/C9H12O/c1-8-2-4-9(5-3-8)6-7-10/h2-5,10H,6-7H2,1H3

Upstream product

• 75-21-8 oxirane 
• 28987-79-3 m-tolylmagnesium bromide 
• 621-36-3 m-methylphenylacetic acid 
• 107-07-3 2-chloro-ethanol 
• 591-17-3 meta-bromotoluene 
• 625-95-6 3-Iodotoluene 
• 100-80-1 3-methylstyrene 
• 40061-55-0 ethyl m-methylphenylacetate 
• 64-17-5 ethanol 
• 108-39-4 3-methyl-phenol 
• 7446-70-0 aluminium trichloride 
• 108-88-3 toluene 
• 587-03-1 3-methylbenzyl alcohol 
• 109-99-9 tetrahydrofuran 

Downstream Products

• 191473-35-5 N-[2-(3-methylphenyl)ethoxy]phthalimide 
• 52059-46-8 N-Methyl-β-(m-methylphenyl)-β'-phenyldiaethylamin 
• 29640-98-0 (5-Fluoro-2-nitro-phenyl)-acetic Acid 
• 199670-76-3 5-{(2R)-2-[(2R)-2-(3-Chloro-phenyl)-2-hydroxy-ethylamino]-propyl}-benzo[1,3]dioxole-2,2-dicarboxylic acid bis-(2-m-tolyl-ethyl) ester hydrochloride salt 
• 16799-08-9 1-(2-bromoethyl)-3-methylbenzene 
• 101615-41-2 1-(2-methanesulfonyloxyethyl)-3-methylbenzene 
• 1033617-60-5 C₁₆H₁₆N₂O₃S 
• 1554456-21-1 1-morpholino-2-(m-tolyl)ethane-1,2-dione 
• 72927-80-1 (3-methylphenyl)acetaldehyde 
• 121-91-5 isophthalic acid 
• 114686-67-8 1-iodo-2-(3-methylphenyl)ethane 
• 14670-02-1 p-Toluolsulfonsaeure-(3-methyl-phenethylester) 
• 32504-15-7 2-(3-Methylphenyl)ethylhydrazine 
• 39199-36-5 1-(2-chloroethyl)-3-methylbenzene 

Relevant articles and documents

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Visible-Light-Mediated Aerobic Oxidation of Organoboron Compounds Using in Situ Generated Hydrogen Peroxide

A simple and general visible-light-mediated oxidation of organoboron compounds has been developed with rose bengal as the photocatalyst, substoichiometric Et3N as the electron donor, as well as air as the oxidant. This mild and metal-free protocol shows a broad substrate scope and provides a wide range of aliphatic alcohols and phenols in moderate to excellent yields. Notably, the robustness of this method is demonstrated on the stereospecific aerobic oxidation of organoboron compounds.

Visible-Light-Mediated Anti-Markovnikov Hydration of Olefins

Considering that stoichiometric borane and oxidant are required in the classical alkene anti-Markovnikov hydration process, it remains appealing to achieve the transformation in a catalytic protocol. Herein, a visible-light-mediated anti-Markovnikov addition of water to alkenes by using an organic photoredox catalyst in conjunction with a redox-active hydrogen atom donor was developed, which avoided the need for a transition-metal catalyst, stoichiometric borane, as well as oxidant. Both terminal and internal olefins are readily accommodated in this transformation to obtain corresponding primary and secondary alcohols in good yields with single regioselectivity. This procedure can be scaled up to gram scale with a 230 turnover number based on photocatalyst.