2-METHYLPHENETHYL ALCOHOL

2-Methylphenethyl alcohol (CAS 19819-98-8), also known as o-Methylphenethyl alcohol or 2-(2-Methylphenyl)ethanol, is a high-purity methyl-substituted phenethyl alcohol intermediate widely used in pharmaceutical synthesis, organic chemistry research, fragrance chemistry, and fine chemical manufacturing. This compound features a methyl group at the ortho-position of the phenethyl alcohol structure, making it a versatile building block for the development of complex organic molecules, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and specialty fragrance compounds. As a key intermediate in ether synthesis, esterification, and functional group transformations, it exhibits excellent reactivity in Williamson ether synthesis, oxidation reactions, and nucleophilic substitution pathways. Our product is manufactured under strict quality control standards, ensuring a purity of ≥98%, making it ideal for pharmaceutical manufacturing, medicinal chemistry research, fragrance formulation, and scale-up production. This compound is particularly valuable in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals containing ortho-substituted aromatic structures, perfume intermediates, and agrochemical precursors. As a reliable benzene derivative intermediate, it serves as an important precursor for constructing methyl-protected phenolic scaffolds in drug discovery and flavor-fragrance development programs.

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Product Name	2-Methylphenethyl alcohol
CAS Number	19819-98-8
Chinese Name	2-甲基苯乙醇
Synonyms	o-Methylphenethyl alcohol; 2-(2-Methylphenyl)ethanol; 2-(o-Tolyl)ethanol; Benzeneethanol, 2-methyl-; 2-Methyl-β-phenethyl alcohol; 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-methylbenzene; 2-Methylphenylethanol; o-Tolyl ethanol; 2-(o-Methylphenyl)ethan-1-ol
Chinese Synonyms	邻甲基苯乙醇; 2-(2-甲基苯基)乙醇; 邻甲苯基乙醇; 2-甲基-β-苯乙醇; 1-(2-羟乙基)-2-甲基苯; 邻甲基苯基乙醇
Molecular Formula	C₉H₁₂O
Molecular Weight	136.19 g/mol
Purity	≥ 98% (GC/HPLC)
Product Category	Pharmaceutical Intermediates / Benzene Derivatives / Phenethyl Alcohols
Appearance	Colorless to Light Yellow Liquid
Boiling Point	~220-225°C (estimated)
Density	~1.02 g/cm³ (estimated)
Refractive Index	n₂₀/D ~1.53 (estimated)
Storage Conditions	Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from light and moisture. Keep container tightly closed. Protect from oxidation and strong oxidizing agents.
Shelf Life	24 months under recommended storage conditions
Packaging	25kg/drum, 50kg/drum, or customized according to customer requirements
Applications	Pharmaceutical intermediates, organic synthesis, API manufacturing, fragrance chemistry, flavor intermediates, ether synthesis, esterification reactions, fine chemical production, agrochemical intermediates
Reactivity	Suitable for esterification, etherification, oxidation to aldehyde/acid, nucleophilic substitution, Williamson ether synthesis, and ortho-directed functionalization