1 Phenyl 2 propanol | 698-87-3

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CAS ID

698-87-3

IUPAC Name

1-phenylpropan-2-ol

Molecular Formula

C9H12O

Molecular Weight

SMILES

CC(O)CC1=CC=CC=C1

General Information

Additional information

CAS ID

698-87-3

IUPAC Name

1-phenylpropan-2-ol

Molecular Formula

C9H12O

Molecular Weight

SMILES

CC(O)CC1=CC=CC=C1

Description

94185

Synonym: Benzylmethylcarbinol

Color Colorless
Boiling Point 213°C
Formula Weight 136.19
Physical Form Clear Liquid at 20°C
Chemical Name or Material 1-Phenyl-2-propanol

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1 Phenyl 2 propanol | 698-87-3 FAQS

1-Phenyl-2-propanol is an aromatic secondary alcohol commonly employed in the production of perfumes, medicines, and agrochemicals. Its structure enables the creation of complicated organic molecules.

1-Phenyl-2-Propanol's structure consists of a phenyl ring connected to a secondary alcohol group via a two-carbon chain, making it appropriate for various industrial uses such as fragrance and pharmaceutical formulation.

1-Phenyl-2-propanol is low solubility in water but readily dissolves in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether. Its solubility profile makes it suitable for a variety of formulations.

The unusual 1-phenyl-2-propanol structure, which includes a secondary alcohol and an aromatic ring, adds to its efficacy in synthesising complex organic compounds, increasing its importance in the pharmaceutical and fragrance industry.

The 1-phenyl-2-propanol solubility is determined by solvent polarity and temperature. It has a greater solubility in polar organic solvents than water due to its aromatic and alcohol groups.