2-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethanol

2-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethanol Structure
2-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethanol structure
Common Name 2-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethanol
CAS Number 5020-41-7 Molecular Weight 152.190
Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 266.8±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C9H12O2 Melting Point N/A
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 109.8±14.6 °C

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