2-Methylbenzyl alcohol

The 2-Methylbenzyl alcohol is an organic compound with the formula C₈H₁₀O. The IUPAC name of this chemical is (2-methylphenyl)methanol. With the CAS registry number 89-95-2, it is also named as methylbenzenemethanol. The product's categories are Benzhydrols, Benzyl & Special Alcohols; Alcohols; C7 to C8; Oxygen Compounds. Besides, it is a white crystalline low melting solid.

Physical properties about 2-Methylbenzyl alcohol are: (1)ACD/LogP: 1.50; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 1.49; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 1.49; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 8.05; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 8.05; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 154.92; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 154.92; (8)#H bond acceptors: 1; (9)#H bond donors: 1; (10)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 2; (11)Polar Surface Area: 9.23 Å²; (12)Index of Refraction: 1.54; (13)Molar Refractivity: 37.52 cm³; (14)Molar Volume: 119.5 cm³; (15)Polarizability: 14.87×10^-24cm³; (16)Surface Tension: 38.8 dyne/cm; (17)Density: 1.022 g/cm³; (18)Flash Point: 104.4 °C; (19)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 48.07 kJ/mol; (20)Boiling Point: 218.4 °C at 760 mmHg; (21)Vapour Pressure: 0.0733 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation: this chemical can be prepared by 2-methyl-benzoic acid. This reaction will need reagent LiAlH₄ and diethyl ether.

Uses of 2-Methylbenzyl alcohol: it can be used to produce 2-methyl-benzaldehyde at temperature of 20 °C. It will need reagent pyridinium chlorochromate with reaction time of 10 min. The yield is about 96%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
It is harmful if swallowed and risk of serious damage to eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Besides, this chemical is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. When you are using it, wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection, do not breathe dust and avoid contact with skin and eyes.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES:  OCc1ccccc1C
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C8H10O/c1-7-4-2-3-5-8(7)6-9/h2-5,9H,6H2,1H3
(3)InChIKey: XPNGNIFUDRPBFJ-UHFFFAOYAO
(4)Std. InChI: InChI=1S/C8H10O/c1-7-4-2-3-5-8(7)6-9/h2-5,9H,6H2,1H3
(5)Std. InChIKey: XPNGNIFUDRPBFJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N