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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 Segment

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

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