Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 1-(2-Methylphenyl)ethanol (CAS: 7287-82-3)?
Answer
1-(2-Methylphenyl)ethanol is a colorless liquid with a molecular weight of approximately 130.21 g/mol. It has a pKa of around 15.3 and a boiling point of 175-176°C. The compound is slightly soluble in water but miscible with organic solvents. It is reactive towards acids and bases, and can undergo esterification and oxidation reactions.
About
CAS No
7287-82-3
English Name
1-(2-Methylphenyl)ethanol
Molecular Formula
C9H12O
Molecular Weight
136.19 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC=CC=C1C(C)O
InChIKey
SDCBYRLJYGORNK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-31 17:33
