3-Methylbenzyl alcohol, 98%

Name: 3-Methylbenzyl alcohol, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-010008

About 3-Methylbenzyl alcohol, 98%

3-Methylbenzyl alcohol (CAS 587-03-1) is an alcohol building block offered by Vaqora Chemicals at a purity of 98%. Formula C8H10O, molecular weight 122.16 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (3-methylphenyl)methanol. Common synonyms include 3-Tolylcarbinol (3-Methylphenyl)methanol and m-tolylmethanol.

The material typically appears as a colourless liquid. Literature values give a density of 1.015 g/mL at 25 °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.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and API synthesis. Our customers for this product work in 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-Methylbenzyl alcohol, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-010008
CAS Number	587-03-1
IUPAC name	(3-methylphenyl)methanol
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₀O
Molecular weight	122.16 g/mol
Exact mass	122.0732
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29062990
InChIKey	JJCKHVUTVOPLBV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=CC(=CC=C1)CO
PubChem CID	11476

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless liquid
Density	1.015 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	1.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 1
TPSA	20.2 Å²
Synonyms	3-Tolylcarbinol (3-Methylphenyl)methanol, m-tolylmethanol, m-Tolyl carbinol, m-METHYLBENZYL ALCOHOL, 3-methyl-benzenemethanol, 3-MBA, Benzenemethanol, 3-methyl-, 3-Methylbenzenemethanol, 3-methylbenzylalcohol, m-Tolualcohol, m-Methyl benzyl alcohol, 3-methyl-benzyl alcohol

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-Methylbenzyl alcohol, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-Methylbenzyl alcohol, 98% is 587-03-1. It is also known as 3-Tolylcarbinol (3-Methylphenyl)methanol, m-tolylmethanol, m-Tolyl carbinol.

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

3-Methylbenzyl alcohol, 98% has the molecular formula C8H10O and a molecular weight of 122.16 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (3-methylphenyl)methanol.

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

We supply 3-Methylbenzyl 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-Methylbenzyl alcohol, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of 3-Methylbenzyl 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-Methylbenzyl alcohol, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 3-Methylbenzyl 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.