4-(2-Methylpropyl)-alpha-methylbenzenemethanol
[CAS# 40150-92-3]

Identification

• Name: 4-(2-Methylpropyl)-alpha-methylbenzenemethanol
• Synonyms: alpha-(4-Isobutylphenyl)ethanol; alpha-(4-Isobutylphenyl)ethyl alcohol
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₁₈O
• Molecular Weight: 178.27
• CAS Registry Number: 40150-92-3
• EC Number: 641-487-5

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.57 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 0.954±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Boiling point: 111 ºC (1 Torr)^**
• Refractive index: 1.509 (20 ºC)^***
• Flash point: 108.2±3.7 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2019 ACD/Labs)

^** Riley, D. P.; Journal of Organic Chemistry 1987, V52(2), P287-90.

^*** Radhakrishna, A. S.; Organic Preparations and Procedures International 1989, V21(3), P373-5.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318