CAS 702-23-8: 2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)ethanol

2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)ethanol is used as an internal standard in the fluorous biphasic catalysis reaction. It is used in the preparation of 4-(2-iodoethyl)phenol, by refluxing it with 47% hydriodic acid. It may be used in the preparation of (2R*,4R*)-1-n-butyl-2-methyl-4-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline and (2R*,4S*)-1-n-butyl-2-methyl-4-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methoxy-1,2,3,4- tetrahydroquinoline. It is used for foods, perfumes, and cosmetics.This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)ethanol is a chemical compound that can be synthesized in an efficient method. It is a by-product of the reaction of fatty acids with hydroxyl compounds and has been shown to have synergistic effects when combined with chloride. 2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)ethanol is used as a synthetic intermediate for the production of methyl anthranilate, which is an important industrial chemical that is used as a flavor and fragrance additive. 2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)ethanol also has eugenol as one of its cleavage products, which can be found in plants such as clove oil, cinnamon bark, and nutmeg.

4-Methoxyphenethyl alcohol

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications It has a flavor and aroma of fresh citrus juice and may be used for perfumes, foods, and cosmetics. References van Dort, H.M.; et al.: J. Agric. Food Chem., 41, 2063 (1993),