beta-Methoxybenzeneethanol
[CAS# 2979-22-8]

Identification

• Name: beta-Methoxybenzeneethanol
• Synonyms: beta-Methoxyphenethyl alcohol; (+/-)-2-Methoxy-2-phenylethanol; 2-Hydroxy-1-methoxy-1-phenylethane; 2-Methoxy-2-phenylethanol; 2-Phenyl-2-methoxyethanol
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 152.19
• CAS Registry Number: 2979-22-8
• EC Number: 221-030-2

Properties

• Density: 1.061
• Boiling point: 240 °C
• Refractive index: 1.519
• Flash point: 98 °C

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xn
• Risk Statements: 20/21/22;36/37/38
• Safety Statements: 26;37/39

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319