alpha-Methyl-3-trifluoromethylbenzyl alcohol
[CAS# 454-91-1]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Aromatic alcohol
• Name: alpha-Methyl-3-trifluoromethylbenzyl alcohol
• Synonyms: 1-[(3-Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]ethanol
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₉F₃O
• Molecular Weight: 190.16
• CAS Registry Number: 454-91-1
• EC Number: 642-813-9

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (2.3 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.234±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Boiling point: 105-106 ºC (20 Torr)^**
• Refractive index: 1.4585 (589.3 nm 20 ºC)^***
• Flash point: 96.1±0.0 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2013 ACD/Labs)

^** Balsamo, A.; Journal of Medicinal Chemistry 1981, V24(5), P525-32.

^*** Marvel, C. S.; Journal of the American Chemical Society 1946, V68, P736-8.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319