CAS 702-23-8|2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)ethanol

Introduction：Basic information about CAS 702-23-8|2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)ethanol, including its chemical name, molecular formula, synonyms, physicochemical properties, and safety information, etc.

Table of Contents

1. Names
2. 2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)ethanol BiologicalActivity
3. Chemical & Physical Properties
4. Safety Information
5. Articles4
6. Synonyms

Common Name	2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)ethanol
CAS Number	702-23-8	Molecular Weight	152.190
Density	1.1±0.1 g/cm3	Boiling Point	257.5±15.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula	C₉H₁₂O₂	Melting Point	26-28 °C(lit.)
MSDS	ChineseUSA	Flash Point	110.2±14.6 °C

Names

Name	4-Methoxyphenethyl Alcohol
Synonym	More Synonyms

2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)ethanol BiologicalActivity

Description	4-Methoxyphenethyl alcohol, an aromatic alcohol, is the major component in the anise-like odour produced by A. albispathus Hett. 4-Methoxyphenethyl alcohol can inhibits the protein, RNA and DNA synthesis in Escherichia coli[1].
Related Catalog	Research Areas >>InfectionSignaling Pathways >>Cell Cycle/DNA Damage >>DNA/RNA Synthesis
References	[1]. Kite GC, et, al. Inflorescence odours of Amorphophallus and Pseudodracontium (Araceae). Phytochemistry. 1997 Sep; 46(1): 71-75. [2]. Kite GC, et, al. Inflorescence odours of Amorphophallus and Pseudodracontium (Araceae). Phytochemistry. 1997 Sep; 46(1): 71-75. [3]. Khafagy EZ, et, al. Inhibition of protein, RNA and DNA synthesis in Escherichia coli by p-methoxyphenethyl alcohol. Biochim Biophys Acta. 1966 Sep;123(3):646-8.

Description

4-Methoxyphenethyl alcohol, an aromatic alcohol, is the major component in the anise-like odour produced by A. albispathus Hett. 4-Methoxyphenethyl alcohol can inhibits the protein, RNA and DNA synthesis in Escherichia coli[1].

Related Catalog

Research Areas >>InfectionSignaling Pathways >>Cell Cycle/DNA Damage >>DNA/RNA Synthesis

References

[1]. Kite GC, et, al. Inflorescence odours of Amorphophallus and Pseudodracontium (Araceae). Phytochemistry. 1997 Sep; 46(1): 71-75.

[2]. Kite GC, et, al. Inflorescence odours of Amorphophallus and Pseudodracontium (Araceae). Phytochemistry. 1997 Sep; 46(1): 71-75.

[3]. Khafagy EZ, et, al. Inhibition of protein, RNA and DNA synthesis in Escherichia coli by p-methoxyphenethyl alcohol. Biochim Biophys Acta. 1966 Sep;123(3):646-8.

Chemical & Physical Properties

Density	1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point	257.5±15.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point	26-28 °C(lit.)
Molecular Formula	C₉H₁₂O₂
Molecular Weight	152.190
Flash Point	110.2±14.6 °C
Exact Mass	152.083725
PSA	29.46000
LogP	1.27
Vapour Pressure	0.0±0.6 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction	1.524
InChIKey	AUWDOZOUJWEPBA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	COc1ccc(CCO)cc1
Storage condition	2-8°C

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment	Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
Hazard Codes	Xn
Safety Phrases	S24/25
RIDADR	NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany	3

Articles4

An asymmetric catalytic carbon? carbon bond formation in a fluorous biphasic system based on perfluoroalkyl-BINOL. Tian Y and Chan KS.

Tetrahedron Lett. 41(45) , 8813-8816, (2000)

Biocatalytic anti-Prelog stereoselective reduction of 4'-methoxyacetophenone to (R)-1-(4-methoxyphenyl) ethanol with immobilized Trigonopsis variabilis AS2. 1611 cells using an ionic liquid-containing medium. Lou W-Y, et al.

Green Chem. 11(9) , 1377-1384, (2009)

Synthesis of 5-(ω-sulfhydrylalkyl) salicylaldehydes as precursors for the preparation of alkanethiol-modified metal salens. Ji C and Peters DG

Tetrahedron Lett. 42(35) , 6065-6067, (2001)

Synonyms

MFCD00002900

EINECS 211-866-6

2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)ethanol

2-(p-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl alcohol

Benzeneethanol, 4-methoxy-

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