2-Amino-3-methylbenzyl alcohol
[CAS# 57772-50-6]

Identification

• Classification: Biochemical >> Amino acids and their derivatives >> Amino alcohol derivative
• Name: 2-Amino-3-methylbenzyl alcohol
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₁NO
• Molecular Weight: 137.18
• CAS Registry Number: 57772-50-6
• EC Number: 625-572-4

Properties

• Solubility: Sparingly soluble (29 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.126±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 71 ºC^**
• Boiling point: 135-145 ºC (12 Torr)^**
• Flash point: 130.3±23.2 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** Mayer, Fritz; Archiv der Pharmazie und Berichte der Deutschen Pharmazeutischen Gesellschaft 1929, V267, P571-84.

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Codes: R36/37/38
• Safety Description: S26;S37/39

Hazard Classification

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