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IUPAC name
(4-Propan-2-ylphenyl)methanol
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.007.857 |
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Properties | |
C10H14O | |
Molar mass | 150.221 g·mol−1 |
Odor | Caraway |
Density | 0.974-0.982 |
Melting point | 28 °C (82 °F; 301 K) |
log P | 2.370 |
Refractive index (nD)
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1.518-1.525 |
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H302 | |
P264, P270, P301+P317, P330, P501 | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Cumyl alcohol, also called 4-isopropylbenzyl alcohol, is a liquid, hydroxy functional, aromatic organic chemical with formula C10H14O. It has the CAS Registry Number of 536-60-7 and the IUPAC name of (4-propan-2-ylphenyl)methanol.[2][3] It is REACH registered with the EC number of 208-640-4.[4]
The most common use is as a food additive to add flavor.[5][6] The material also has insect repellent properties.[7]
Hydrogenation of cuminal can produce cumyl alcohol.[8]
Cumyl alcohol is an undesired side reaction product when LDPE is crosslinked.[9] LDPE is used as a plastic electric insulator for electrical power cables.[10] The cumyl alcohol reduces the insulating properties.[11][12]
The toxicity of the material has been studied and is reasonably well understood.[17][18][19]