2-Methyl-3-biphenylmethanol

1. Basic Information

• Chemical Name: 2-Methyl-3-biphenylmethanol
• Synonyms:
  • (2-Methylbiphenyl-3-yl)methanol
  • 3-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-methylbiphenyl
• CAS Number: 76350-90-8
• Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₁₄O
• Molecular Weight: 198.26 g/mol

2. Physical and Chemical Properties

• Appearance: White to off-white crystalline solid
• Melting Point: ~80–85°C (estimated)
• Boiling Point: ~300–310°C (estimated, may decompose)
• Density: ~1.1 g/cm³ (estimated)
• Solubility:
  • Slightly soluble in water
  • Soluble in organic solvents (methanol, ethanol, DCM, THF)
• Refractive Index: ~1.58 (estimated)

3. Chemical Structure

• SMILES: Cc1cccc(c1)c2ccccc2CO
• InChI Key: UZLPKZDDYQJYSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

4. Hazard and Safety Information

• GHS Classification:
  • H315: Causes skin irritation
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation
• Precautionary Statements:
  • P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume.
  • P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water.
• NFPA Rating:
  • Health: 1 | Flammability: 1 | Reactivity: 0

5. Storage and Handling

• Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container.
• Stability: Stable under normal conditions.
• Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizers, acids, and bases.

6. Applications

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in drug synthesis.
• Organic Synthesis: Building block for biphenyl derivatives.
• Material Science: Potential monomer for specialty polymers.

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