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4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol

99%

Synonym(s):

NSC 227926

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Linear Formula:
HOC6H4CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
124.14
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1858967
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:

Quality Level

assay

99%

form

powder or crystals

reaction suitability

reagent type: cross-linking reagent

mp

114-122 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

OCc1ccc(O)cc1

InChI

1S/C7H8O2/c8-5-6-1-3-7(9)4-2-6/h1-4,8-9H,5H2

InChI key

BVJSUAQZOZWCKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol (HBA) is a phenolic compound found in Gastrodia elata. It is an antioxidant and anti-asthmatic agent.HBA can also be used as a precursor to synthesize hydrogen peroxide-responsive copolyoxalate nanoparticles and polymers.

Application

4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol can be used as a precursor for the synthesis of:
  • HBA-incorporated copolyoxalate (HPOX) nanoparticles as potential drug delivery system.
  • Poly(4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol) by enzyme catalyzed reaction.
  • 4-Hydroxybenzyl imidazole derivatives.

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Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves


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