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4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol

4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol structure

4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol 

structure
  • CAS No:

    623-05-2

  • Formula:

    C7H8O2

  • Chemical Name:

    4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol

  • Synonyms:

    Benzenemethanol,4-hydroxy-;Benzyl alcohol,p-hydroxy-;4-Hydroxybenzenemethanol;p-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol;4-Methylolphenol;4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol;p-Methylolphenol;4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenol;α-Hydroxy-p-cresol;p-(Hydroxymethyl)phenol;Gastrodigenin;(4-Hydroxyphenyl)methanol;p-Methoxytoluol;NSC 227926;p-Hydroxybenzenemethanol;p-2-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol

  • Categories:

    Cosmetic Ingredient  >  Skin Conditioning

Description

4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol is a phenolic compound widely distributed in various kinds of plants. Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-nociceptive activity. Neuroprotective effect. Inhibitor of tumor angiogenesis and growth[1][2][3][4].


Solid|White crystalline powder; slightly fruity-sweet coconut odour


P-hydroxybenzyl alcohol is a member of the class of benzyl alcohols that is benzyl alcohol substituted by a hydroxy group at position 4. It has been isolated from Arcangelisia gusanlung. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a member of phenols and a member of benzyl alcohols.

4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol Basic Attributes

124.14

124.14

210-768-0

1A3AH1FP1B

227926

DTXSID8073920

2907299090

Characteristics

40.5

0.2

Solid

1.2±0.1 g/cm3

124.5 °C

252 °C

145.8±15.0 °C

1.596

Soluble in water (6.7 mg/ml at 20°C), dioxane (100 mg/ml), 1N NaOH (50 mg/ml), DMSO, and methanol.

2-8ºC

Safety Information

NONH for all modes of transport

3

R36/37/38

S26-S24/25

DA4796800

Xi: Irritant;

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.

P305 + P351 + P338

H319

|Warning|H315 (28.92%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]|P261, P264, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P312, P321, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362, P403+P233, P405, and P501|Aggregated GHS information provided by 190 companies from 8 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Drug Information

4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol is a known human metabolite of 4-Methylphenol.

4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenol

4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol Use and Manufacturing

Food additives -> Flavoring Agents|Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Flavoring Agents

Computed Properties

Molecular Weight:124.14
XLogP3:0.2
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:2
Rotatable Bond Count:1
Exact Mass:124.052429494
Monoisotopic Mass:124.052429494
Topological Polar Surface Area:40.5
Heavy Atom Count:9
Complexity:75
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:1
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes

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