3578-30-1

Basic information

• Product Name: Benzenemethanol, a-(butoxymethyl)-
• CAS NO: 3578-30-1
• Molecular Formula: C12H18O2
• Molecular Weight: 194.274
• Mol File: 3578-30-1.mol
• Article Data: 2

Chemical Properties

• CAS DataBase Reference: Benzenemethanol, a-(butoxymethyl)-(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Benzenemethanol, a-(butoxymethyl)-(3578-30-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Benzenemethanol, a-(butoxymethyl)-(3578-30-1)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 3578-30-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Physical State

Clear, colorless liquid

Odor

Mild, sweet odor

Solubility

Insoluble in water

Main Uses

Solvent in various consumer products
Fragrance ingredient in perfumes, cosmetics, and cleaning products
Synthesis of other organic compounds
Reagent in organic chemical reactions

Safety Precautions

Handle with care
Harmful if swallowed or inhaled
Can cause irritation to the skin and eyes

Upstream product

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Relevant articles and documents

Mesoporous carbon as an efficient catalyst for alcoholysis and aminolysis of epoxides

The ring opening reaction of epoxides by alcohols and amines using mesoporous activated carbon as efficient and environmentally friendly heterogeneous catalyst is reported. Carbon xerogels were synthesized by polymerization of resorcinol and formaldehyde. The surface of the activated carbon was oxidized in liquid phase with HNO3 and then functionalized with H2SO4. Chemical and textural characterization by elemental analysis, pHPZC, TPD, BET and XPS indicates that oxidation in liquid phase is effective in the introduction of strong acid groups in the carbon surface. The functionalization with H2SO4 led to more acid functional groups, as expected. The activated carbons were tested in alcoholysis and aminolysis of epoxides, having been obtained excellent results of conversion and selectivity, both over 95%.