O-Tolylethanol
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 19819-98-8
A soft floral note with a rose and peony character and a soft mimosa facet. Waxy and natural, it adds a rosy floral lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Rose |
| Descriptor 3 | Cyclamen |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 400 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 19819-98-8 |
| INCI Name | 2-o-cresylethanol |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C9H12O |
| Mol. Weight | 136.19 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-(2-methylphenyl)ethanol |
| InChIKey | RUGISKODRCWQNE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
benzeneethanol, 2-methyl-, 2-o-cresyl ethanol, 2-ortho-cresyl ethanol, 2-o-cresylethanol, 2-ortho-cresylethanol, o-methyl 2-phenethyl alcohol, ortho-methyl 2-phenethyl alcohol, o-methyl 2-phenyl ethyl alcohol, ortho-methyl 2-phenyl ethyl alcohol, 2-methyl benzene ethanol, 2-(2-methyl phenyl) ethanol, 2-methylbenzeneethanol, 2-methylphenethyl alcohol, o-methylphenethyl alcohol, 2-methylphenethylalcohol, 2-(2-methylphenyl)ethan-1-ol, 2-(2-methylphenyl)ethanol, peomosa (IFF), peony alcohol, phenethyl alcohol, o-methyl-, 2-ortho-tolyl ethanol, 2-o-tolylethanol
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 243.00 °C |
| Melting Point | 1.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 92.78 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.017000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.110 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 4399 mg/L @ 25 C (est); acid cleaner |
| Appearance | pale yellow clear liquid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.017 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.14 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.15 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 2.5 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.64 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.20 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.27 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.067 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.017 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.30 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.30 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.067 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 0.60 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 0.034 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 3.0 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.067 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.067 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 52 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity |
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.