The 4-Methyl-benzenemethanol is an organic compound with the formula C₈H₁₀O. The IUPAC name of this chemical is (4-methylphenyl)methanol. With the CAS registry number 589-18-4, it is also named asbenzenemethanol, 4-methyl- . The product's categories are Benzhydrols, Benzyl & Special Alcohols; Alcohols; C7 to C8; Oxygen Compounds. Besides, it is a needles or off-white crystalline powder, which should be stored in a closed cool and dry place. It is used as intermediates in organic synthesis, it can be prepared plasticizers, organic tin stabilizers of vinyl chloride, non-Hg pesticides and perfume and surfactant.

Physical properties about 4-Methyl-benzenemethanol 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 °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 4-methyl-benzoic acid methyl ester. This reaction will need reagent NaBH₄ and solvent H₂O, dioxane. The reaction time is 12 hours at ambient temperature. The yield is about 80%.

Uses of 4-Methyl-benzenemethanol: it can be used to produce 4-methyl-benzaldehyde. It will need reagent O₂, tetra-O-acetylriboflavin, sodium dodecylsulfate and solvent H₂O.

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: OCc1ccc(cc1)C
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C8H10O/c1-7-2-4-8(6-9)5-3-7/h2-5,9H,6H2,1H3
(3)InChIKey: KMTDMTZBNYGUNX-UHFFFAOYAR
(4)Std. InChI: InChI=1S/C8H10O/c1-7-2-4-8(6-9)5-3-7/h2-5,9H,6H2,1H3
(5)Std. InChIKey: KMTDMTZBNYGUNX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

The toxicity data is as follows: