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4-Phenyl-2-butanol

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Synonym(s):

α−Methyl-benzenepropanol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C6H5CH2CH2CH(OH)CH3
CAS Number:
2344-70-9
Molecular Weight:
150.22
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
24851389
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
EC Number:
219-055-9
MDL number:
MFCD00044349
Assay:
97%
Form:
liquid
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assay

97%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.5140 (lit.)

bp

132 °C/14 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.970 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

hydroxyl, phenyl

SMILES string

CC(O)CCc1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C10H14O/c1-9(11)7-8-10-5-3-2-4-6-10/h2-6,9,11H,7-8H2,1H3

InChI key

GDWRKZLROIFUML-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

4-Phenyl-2-butanol undergoes (η5-pentaphenylcyclopentadienyl)RuCl(CO)2 catalyzed racemization efficiently at room temperature in the presence of a base. 4-Phenyl-2-butanol on reaction with sulfuric acid yields polymer.

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Gloves

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