54264-96-9

Basic information

• Product Name: 2-(4-ethylphenyl)ethanol
• Synonyms: 2-(4-Ethylphenyl)ethanol; Benzeneethanol, 4-ethyl-
• CAS NO: 54264-96-9
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₄O
• Molecular Weight: 150.2176
• Mol File: 54264-96-9.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 249.8°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 108.8°C
• Density: 0.984g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.0118mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.526
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2-(4-ethylphenyl)ethanol(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2-(4-ethylphenyl)ethanol(54264-96-9)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2-(4-ethylphenyl)ethanol(54264-96-9)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 54264-96-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Physical state

Colorless to pale yellow liquid

Odor

Sweet floral

Usage in industry

Fragrance and flavor industry

Scent characteristics

Sweet, floral, and rose-like

Applications

Perfumes, soaps, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis

Toxicity

Low toxicity

Safety

Generally regarded as safe for use in various consumer products

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Relevant articles and documents

Benzylic oxidation of aromatics with cerium(IV) triflate; Synthetic scope and mechanistic insight

The synthetic utility of cerium(IV) triflate Ce(OTf)4 as a reagent for benzylic oxidation has been tested for a variety of aromatic compounds. Insight is provided into various factors that govern these oxidations and their progress. It has been shown that the mode of preparation of Ce(OTf)4 and the % H2O present in the sample have a marked influence on oxidation ability. A variety of mono- and dialkylbenzenes, haloalkylbenzenes, bicyclic and tricyclic ring systems, and alkoxybenzenes have been surveyed. The method offers an easy to perform one-pot reaction for the room temperature synthesis of aromatic ketones and aldehydes from aromatics and has the potential to find wider application.