Name | 3,4-Dimethoxybenzyl alcohol |
Synonyms | Veratryl alcohol VERATRYL ALCOHOL RARECHEM AL BD 0062 3,4-Dimethoxybenzyl alcohol 3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl methanol 3,4-dimethoxy-Benzenemethanol (3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methanol 3,4-Dimethoxybenzene-1-methanol 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylmethyl alcohol |
CAS | 93-03-8 |
EINECS | 202-212-0 |
InChI | InChI=1/C9H12O3/c1-11-8-4-3-7(6-10)5-9(8)12-2/h3-5,10H,6H2,1-2H3 |
Molecular Formula | C9H12O3 |
Molar Mass | 168.19 |
Density | 1.157g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | 22 °C |
Boling Point | 296-297°C732mm Hg(lit.) |
Flash Point | >230°F |
Water Solubility | miscible |
Solubility | miscible |
Vapor Presure | 0.00058mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Transparent liquid |
Color | Clear colorless to yellow or golden |
BRN | 639388 |
pKa | 14.18±0.10(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.552(lit.) |
MDL | MFCD00004638 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless liquid. Melting point 22 ℃. |
Use | Used as a raw material for organic synthesis |
Risk Codes | R22 - Harmful if swallowed R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29062990 |
LogP | 0.72 |
NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
biological activity | Veratryl alcohol (VA, Veratrole alcohol, 3, 4-methoxybenzyl alcohol) it is a secondary metabolite of Lignin-degrading fungi and a natural substrate of Lignin peroxidase (LiP). |
purpose | used as raw material in organic synthesis |