3-Methoxybenzyl alcohol, 98%

Name: 3-Methoxybenzyl alcohol, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-010006

About 3-Methoxybenzyl alcohol, 98%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 3-Methoxybenzyl alcohol, an alcohol building block registered under CAS number 6971-51-3, specified at 98% purity. The compound has the formula C8H10O2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 138.16 g/mol. Systematically, it is named (3-methoxyphenyl)methanol. It is also known as m-Anisyl alcohol or m-Methoxybenzyl alcohol.

In its supplied form it is a colourless to orange to green liquid. Literature values give a boiling point of 250 °C. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis and API synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 25 g, 100 g and 1 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-Methoxybenzyl alcohol, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-010006
CAS Number	6971-51-3
IUPAC name	(3-methoxyphenyl)methanol
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₀O₂
Molecular weight	138.16 g/mol
Exact mass	138.0681
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29242990
InChIKey	IIGNZLVHOZEOPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	COC1=CC=CC(=C1)CO
PubChem CID	81437

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless to orange to green liquid
Boiling point	250 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	1.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	29.5 Å²
Synonyms	m-Anisyl alcohol, m-Methoxybenzyl alcohol, Benzenemethanol, 3-methoxy-, 3-Anise alcohol, 3-Anisyl alcohol, mAnisyl alcohol, Benzyl alcohol, 3methoxy, 3-Methoxybenzylalcohol, 3-Methoxybenzenemethanol, (3-methoxy-phenyl)-methanol, (3-methoxyphenyl)methan-1-ol, (3-Methoxyphenyl)methanol #

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 3-Methoxybenzyl alcohol, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-Methoxybenzyl alcohol, 98% is 6971-51-3. It is also known as m-Anisyl alcohol, m-Methoxybenzyl alcohol, Benzenemethanol, 3-methoxy-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-Methoxybenzyl alcohol, 98%?

3-Methoxybenzyl alcohol, 98% has the molecular formula C8H10O2 and a molecular weight of 138.16 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (3-methoxyphenyl)methanol.

Which grade and pack sizes of 3-Methoxybenzyl alcohol, 98% can I order?

We supply 3-Methoxybenzyl alcohol, 98% in (98%) grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 3-Methoxybenzyl alcohol, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of 3-Methoxybenzyl alcohol, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 3-Methoxybenzyl alcohol, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 3-Methoxybenzyl alcohol, 98% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.