| Identification | More | [Name]
4-ISOPROPYLBENZYL ALCOHOL | [CAS]
536-60-7 | [Synonyms]
4-ISOPROPYLBENZYL ALCOHOL
(4-ISOPROPYLPHENYL)METHANOL
CUMIC ALCOHOL
CUMINYL ALCOHOL
FEMA 2933
PARA ISOPROPYL BENZYL ALCOHOL
P-ISOPROPYLBENZYL ALCOHOL
RARECHEM AL BD 0112
4-(1-methylethyl)-benzenemethano
4-(1-methylethyl)benzenemethanol
4-(1-methylethyl)-Benzenemethanol
Benzenemethanol,4-(1-methylethyl)-
Benzyl alcohol, p-isopropyl-
Cumin alcohol
cuminic
Cuminic alcohol
cuminicalcohol
Cuminol
Cumyl alcohol
cumylalcohol | [EINECS(EC#)]
208-640-4 | [Molecular Formula]
C10H14O | [MDL Number]
MFCD00004663 | [Molecular Weight]
150.22 | [MOL File]
536-60-7.mol |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Definition]
Found in caraway seed. | [Appearance]
CLEAR COLOURLESS TO SLIGHTLY YELLOW LIQUID | [Melting point ]
28 °C | [Boiling point ]
135-136 °C/26 mmHg (lit.) | [density ]
0.982 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
| [FEMA ]
2933 | [refractive index ]
n20/D 1.519(lit.)
| [Fp ]
>230 °F
| [storage temp. ]
Sealed in dry,Room Temperature | [solubility ]
alcohol: miscible | [form ]
Liquid | [pka]
14.48±0.10(Predicted) | [color ]
Clear colorless to slightly yellow | [Odor]
at 100.00 %. strong cumin caraway spicy herbal leather | [Odor Type]
spicy | [JECFA Number]
864 | [Merck ]
14,2619 | [BRN ]
636665 | [LogP]
2.37 | [Uses]
Flavoring. | [CAS DataBase Reference]
536-60-7(CAS DataBase Reference) | [EPA Substance Registry System]
Benzenemethanol, 4-(1-methylethyl)- (536-60-7) |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
Xn | [Risk Statements ]
R22:Harmful if swallowed.
R38:Irritating to the skin.
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
R20/21/22:Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed . | [Safety Statements ]
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing . | [WGK Germany ]
2
| [RTECS ]
GZ7260000
| [TSCA ]
Yes | [HS Code ]
29062990 | [Toxicity]
The acute oral LD50 in rats was reported as 1.02 g/kg (0.9-1.14 g/kg) (Moreno, 1973). The acute dermal LD50 in rabbits was reported as 2.5 g/kg (0.5-3.0 g/kg) (Moreno, 1973). |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Description]
p-Isopropylbenzyl alcohol has an intense, persistent, caraway-like
odor and an aromatic, burning taste. Prepared from cuminaldehyde
with H2 or NH3 under pressure in methanol solution and in the
presence of Raney Ni catalyst; or by catalytic reduction of methyl
p-isopropy lbenzoate.
| [Chemical Properties]
CLEAR COLOURLESS TO SLIGHTLY YELLOW LIQUID | [Chemical Properties]
p-Isopropylbenzene alcohol has an intense, persistent, caraway-like odor and an aromatic, burning taste | [Occurrence]
Reported found in the oil from fruits of Cuminum cyminum and Carum carvi L.; also in the oils of Eucalyptus
bakeris (esterified) and French lavender. Also reported found in mandarin peel oil, lingonberry, black currants, blackberry, tomato,
cumin seed, peppermint oil, nutmeg, thymus, cognac, licorice, lovage seed, dill, laurel, turmeric, calabash nutmeg, angelica root oil
and mastic gum leaf and fruit oil | [Preparation]
From cuminaldehyde with H2 or NH3 under pressure in methanol solution and in the presence of Raney Ni catalyst, or by
catalytic reduction of methyl p-isopropylbenzoate | [General Description]
4-Isopropylbenzyl alcohol has mosquito repellent properties and has been isolated from Eucalyptus camaldulensis. Oxidation of 4-isopropylbenzyl alcohol over TiO2-supported nano gold catalyst has been investigated. |
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