2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol

Also known as: o-methoxybenzyl alcohol, o-Anisyl alcohol, o-Anise alcohol, o-Anisic alcohol, 2-Anisyl alcohol, 2-Anise alcohol, 2-Anisic alcohol, 2-Methoxybenzenemethanol, 2-Methoxybenzylalcohol, 2-OMe-benzyl alcohol, (2-Methoxyphenyl)methanol, 1-hydroxymethyl-2-methoxy-benzene, AKOS BBS-00004611, Benzenemethanol, 2-methoxy-, Methoxybenzyl alcohol, o-(hydroxymethyl)anisole, ortho-methoxy-benzyl alcohol, RARECHEM AL BD 0022

2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol (CAS 612-16-8) is a compound in the Solvents category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H10O2 and a molecular weight of 138.164 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 249.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 99.7±14.6 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 612-16-8
Jingsj CID: J-24177-0
Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂
Molecular Weight: 138.164 g/mol
Category: Solvents
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point	249.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	99.7±14.6 °C
Exact Mass	138.068085
PSA	29.46000
LogP	0.95
Vapor Pressure	0.0±0.5 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.531

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2909499000
Summary	2909499000. ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:9.0%. . MFN tariff:5.5%. General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol?

The CAS number of 2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol is 612-16-8.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol?

2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol has molecular formula C8H10O2 and molecular weight 138.164 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of 2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol?

For 2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol, Upstream Products: 2-Methoxybenzaldehyde, 2-Methoxybenzylamine, 1,10-Phenanthroline; Downstream Products: 3-(2-Methoxyphenyl)propan-1-ol, Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate, Phthalan.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "2-Methoxybenzyl alcohol (CAS 612-16-8)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-24177-0 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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