1-phenylethanol

1-Phenylethanol

Names
IUPAC name 1-phenylethanol
Other names Styrallyl alcohol
Identifiers
CAS Number	98-85-1
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	7131
ECHA InfoCard	100.002.461
EC Number	202-707-1
PubChem CID	7409
UN number	2937
InChI InChI=1S/C8H10O/c1-7(9)8-5-3-2-4-6-8/h2-7,9H,1H3 Key: WAPNOHKVXSQRPX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC(C1=CC=CC=C1)O
Properties
Chemical formula	C8H10O
Molar mass	122.167 g mol−1
Appearance	Colourless liquid with a floral or almond-like odor
Melting point	20.7 °C (69.3 °F; 293.8 K)
Boiling point	204 °C (399 °F; 477 K)
Solubility in water	1.95 g dm−3
log P	1.4
Hazards
Flash point	93 °C
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

1-Phenylethanol is the chiral positional isomer of phenethyl alcohol. It is a colorless liquid with a mild gardenia-hyacinth scent.

1-Phenylethanol is found in nature as a glycoside, together with its hydrolase β-primeverosidase in tea (Camellia sinensis) flowers. It is also reportedly present in cranberries, grapes, chives, Scottish spearmint oil, cheeses, cognac, rum, white wine, cocoa, black tea, filbert, cloudberries, beans, mushrooms, and endives.

1-Phenylethanol can be produced as a racemic mixture by the reduction of acetophenone by reducing agents like sodium borohydride or lithium aluminium hydride. Alternatively, benzaldehyde can be reacted with methylmagnesium chloride or similar organometallic compounds to afford racemic 1-phenylethanol.