623-05-2

Name 4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol
CAS 623-05-2
EINECS(EC#) 210-768-0
Molecular Formula C7H8O2
MDL Number MFCD00004658
Molecular Weight 124.14
MOL File 623-05-2.mol

Chemical Properties

Appearance Pink to beige crystalline powder
Melting point  114-122 °C(lit.)
Boiling point  251-253°C
density  1.1006 (rough estimate)
FEMA  3987
refractive index  1.5035 (estimate)
Fp  251-253°C
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  6.7g/l soluble
form  Crystalline Powder
pka pK1:9.82 (25°C)
color  Pink to beige
Odor at 100.00 %. fruity bitter almond sweet coconut
biological source synthetic
Odor Type fruity
Water Solubility  Soluble in water (6.7 mg/ml at 20°C), dioxane (100 mg/ml), 1N NaOH (50 mg/ml), DMSO, and methanol.
Sensitive  Light Sensitive/Air Sensitive
JECFA Number 955
BRN  1858967
Major Application flavors and fragrances
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions SKIN CONDITIONING
InChI 1S/C7H8O2/c8-5-6-1-3-7(9)4-2-6/h1-4,8-9H,5H2
Contact allergens
Methylol phenols are sensitizers contained in resins based on phenol and formaldehyde of the resol type. Cross-reactivity is possible with other phenol derivative molecules.
InChIKey BVJSUAQZOZWCKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES OCc1ccc(O)cc1
LogP 0.21
CAS DataBase Reference 623-05-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Benzenemethanol, 4-hydroxy-(623-05-2)
EPA Substance Registry System 623-05-2(EPA Substance)

Safety Data

Symbol(GHS)  Exclamation Mark (GHS07)
GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H319-H412
Precautionary statements  P264-P273-P280-P305+P351+P338-P337+P313-P501
Hazard Codes  Xi
Risk Statements 
R36:Irritating to the eyes.
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
Safety Statements 
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes .
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing .
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  DA4796800
F  8-9-23
Hazard Note  Irritant/Keep Cold/Air Sensitive/Light Sensitive
REACH Registrations Active
HS Code  29072900
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
Hazard Classifications Aquatic Chronic 3
Eye Irrit. 2

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