3,4-Dimethoxybenzyl alcohol

The 3,4-Dimethoxybenzyl alcohol is an organic compound with the formula C₉H₁₂O₃. The IUPAC name of this chemical is (3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methanol. With the CAS registry number 93-03-8, it is also named as benzenemethanol, 3,4-dimethoxy-. The product's categories are Benzhydrols, Benzyl & Special Alcohols; Alkohols. Besides, it is a colorless to light yellow liquid, which should be stored in a closed place. It is used as a raw material in organic synthesis.

Physical properties about 3,4-Dimethoxybenzyl alcohol are: (1)ACD/LogP: 0.77; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 0.77; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 0.77; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 2.27; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 2.27; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 62.63; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 62.63; (8)#H bond acceptors: 3; (9)#H bond donors: 1; (10)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 4; (11)Polar Surface Area: 27.69 Å²; (12)Index of Refraction: 1.521; (13)Molar Refractivity: 46.06 cm³; (14)Molar Volume: 151.2 cm³; (15)Polarizability: 18.26×10^-24cm³; (16)Surface Tension: 37.4 dyne/cm; (17)Density: 1.111 g/cm³; (18)Flash Point: 121.7 °C; (19)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 56.81 kJ/mol; (20)Boiling Point: 298.1 °C at 760 mmHg; (21)Vapour Pressure: 0.00058 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation: this chemical can be prepared by 3,4-dimethoxy-benzaldehyde. This reaction will need reagent NaBH₄ and solvent methanol. The reaction temperature is 20 °C. The yield is about 78%.

Uses of 3,4-Dimethoxybenzyl alcohol: it can be used to produce 4-bromomethyl-1,2-dimethoxy-benzene. It will need reagent PBr₃ and solvent diethyl ether. The yield is about 100%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
It is harmful if swallowed. 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 protective clothing and gloves and avoid contact with skin and eyes.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: O(c1ccc(cc1OC)CO)C
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C9H12O3/c1-11-8-4-3-7(6-10)5-9(8)12-2/h3-5,10H,6H2,1-2H3
(3)InChIKey: OEGPRYNGFWGMMV-UHFFFAOYAK
(4)Std. InChI: InChI=1S/C9H12O3/c1-11-8-4-3-7(6-10)5-9(8)12-2/h3-5,10H,6H2,1-2H3
(5)Std. InChIKey: OEGPRYNGFWGMMV-UHFFFAOYSA-N