| Identification | More | [Name]
4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol | [CAS]
623-05-2 | [Synonyms]
4-hydroxybenzenemethanol
4-HYDROXYBENZYL ALCOHOL
4-METHYLOLPHENOL
FEMA 3987
HYDROXYBENZYL-4 ALCOHOL
P-HYDROXYBENZYL ALCOHOL
P-(HYDROXYMETHYL)PHENOL
RARECHEM AL BD 0098
4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenol
alpha-Hydroxy-p-cresol
Benzyl alcohol, p-hydroxy-
Gastrodigenin
p-Methylolphenol
p-Hydroxy Benzyl Alcohol 4-Hydroxy Benzyl Alcohol
4-HYDROXYBENZYL ALCOHOL 98+%
4-HydroxybenzylAlcohol99%
p-Hydroxybenzyl
Benzenemethanol, 4-hydroxy-
PARA-HYDROXYBENZOYLALCOHOL
PARA-ALCOHOLPHENOL | [EINECS(EC#)]
210-768-0 | [Molecular Formula]
C7H8O2 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00004658 | [Molecular Weight]
124.14 | [MOL File]
623-05-2.mol |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
Pink to beige crystalline powder | [Melting point ]
114-122 °C(lit.)
| [Boiling point ]
251-253°C | [density ]
1.1006 (rough estimate) | [FEMA ]
3987 | [refractive index ]
1.5035 (estimate) | [Fp ]
251-253°C | [storage temp. ]
2-8°C
| [solubility ]
6.7g/l soluble | [form ]
Crystalline Powder | [pka]
pK1:9.82 (25°C) | [color ]
Pink to beige | [Odor]
at 100.00 %. fruity bitter almond sweet coconut | [Odor Type]
fruity | [Water Solubility ]
Soluble in water (6.7 mg/ml at 20°C), dioxane (100 mg/ml), 1N NaOH (50 mg/ml), DMSO, and methanol. | [Sensitive ]
Light Sensitive/Air Sensitive | [JECFA Number]
955 | [BRN ]
1858967 | [Contact allergens]
Methylol phenols are sensitizers contained in resins
based on phenol and formaldehyde of the resol type.
Cross-reactivity is possible with other phenol derivative
molecules. | [InChIKey]
BVJSUAQZOZWCKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N | [LogP]
0.21 | [CAS DataBase Reference]
623-05-2(CAS DataBase Reference) | [NIST Chemistry Reference]
Benzenemethanol, 4-hydroxy-(623-05-2) | [EPA Substance Registry System]
623-05-2(EPA Substance) |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
Pink to beige crystalline powder | [Definition]
ChEBI: 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. | [Occurrence]
Reportedly found in vanilla, Bourbon (Vanilla plantifolia Andrew | [Uses]
4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol is also used as an important raw material and intermediate used in organic Synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff. | [Preparation]
Prepared from p-cresol by using the microorganism, Pseudomonas putida. | [General Description]
4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol (HBA) is a phenolic compound found in Gastrodia elata. It is as an antioxidant and anti-asthmatic agent. | [Flammability and Explosibility]
Notclassified | [storage]
Store at -20°C | [Purification Methods]
Crystallise the alcohol from H2O, *C6H6 (m 124o), *C6H6/EtOH or ClCH2CH2Cl (m 122o). [Beilstein 6 III 4546, 6 IV 5909.] |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
Xi | [Risk Statements ]
R36:Irritating to the eyes.
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin . | [Safety Statements ]
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes .
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing . | [WGK Germany ]
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| [RTECS ]
DA4796800 | [F ]
8-9-23 | [Hazard Note ]
Irritant/Keep Cold/Air Sensitive/Light Sensitive | [HS Code ]
29072900 |
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