The 3-Methylbenzyl alcohol is an organic compound with the formula C₈H₁₀O. The IUPAC name of this chemical is (3-methylphenyl)methanol. With the CAS registry number 587-03-1, it is also named as benzenemethanol, 3-methyl-. The product's categories are Benzhydrols, Benzyl & Special Alcohols; Alcohols; C7 to C8; Oxygen Compounds. Besides, it is clear colourless liquid, which should be stored in a closed cool and dry place.

Physical properties about 3-Methylbenzyl alcohol are: (1)ACD/LogP: 1.50; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 1.49; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 1.49; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 8.05; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 8.05; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 154.92; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 154.92; (8)#H bond acceptors: 1; (9)#H bond donors: 1; (10)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 2; (11)Polar Surface Area: 9.23 Å²; (12)Index of Refraction: 1.54; (13)Molar Refractivity: 37.52 cm³; (14)Molar Volume: 119.5 cm³; (15)Polarizability: 14.87×10^-24cm³; (16)Surface Tension: 38.8 dyne/cm; (17)Density: 1.022 g/cm³; (18)Flash Point: 105.6 °C; (19)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 48.07 kJ/mol; (20)Boiling Point: 218.4 °C at 760 mmHg; (21)Vapour Pressure: 0.0733 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation: this chemical can be prepared by 3-methyl-benzoic acid. This reaction will need reagent LiAlH₄ and diethyl ether.

Uses of 3-Methylbenzyl alcohol: it can be used to produce 3-methyl-benzaldehyde at temperature of 90 °C. This reaction is a kind of Oxidation. It will need reagent BaMnO₄ with reaction time of 4 hours. The yield is about 95%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. When you are using it, wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: OCc1cccc(c1)C
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C8H10O/c1-7-3-2-4-8(5-7)6-9/h2-5,9H,6H2,1H3
(3)InChIKey: JJCKHVUTVOPLBV-UHFFFAOYAH
(4)Std. InChI: InChI=1S/C8H10O/c1-7-3-2-4-8(5-7)6-9/h2-5,9H,6H2,1H3
(5)Std. InChIKey: JJCKHVUTVOPLBV-UHFFFAOYSA-N