(4-Methoxyphenyl)methanol (CED0022906)

(4-Methoxyphenyl)methanol is an organic compound with the formula C8H10O2 and an average molecular weight of 138.17 g/mol. (4-Methoxyphenyl)methanol belongs to the benzyl alcohols, a subclass of benzene and substituted derivatives within the organic compounds. This compound has been identified in or released from 25 recorded sources. Within the category of electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with discharge lamps, electric switches, antennas, coils, and conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials. It is also found in household cleaning and consumer products, including bleaching agents, perfumes within detergents and soaps, cigar cigarettes, other smoking requisites, and non electric simulated smoking devices. Additionally, the compound is present in food, food processing and cookware, specifically in food preservation and fermentation processes for beer, as well as the preparation of wine or sparkling wine. It has also been detected in drinking water and water supply. The recorded exposure route for this substance is oral.