W268518

α-Methylbenzyl alcohol

≥99%, FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): (±)-1-Phenylethanol, (±)-α-Methylbenzyl alcohol, Methyl phenyl carbinol, Styrallyl alcohol, Styrene alcohol
• Linear Formula: C₆H₅CH(OH)CH₃
• CAS Number: 98-85-1
• Molecular Weight: 122.16
• FEMA Number: 2685
• Beilstein: 1905149
• EC Number: 202-707-1
• Council of Europe no.: 2030
• MDL number: MFCD00004508
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901252
• Flavis number: 2.064
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 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

Description

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).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302,H319
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 187.9 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 86.6 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves