Description
High-purity 4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol, a naturally occurring aromatic alcohol found in Bacopa monnieri and other organisms, demonstrating significant potential in pharmaceutical and synthetic applications 1.
Technical Specifications
- Molecular Formula: C₇H₈O₂
- Molecular Weight: 124.14 g/mol
- Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
- Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
- Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; soluble in organic solvents
IUPAC Name: 4-(hydroxymethyl)phenol
InChI: InChI=1S/C7H8O2/c8-5-6-1-3-7(9)4-2-6/h1-4,8-9H,5H2
InChIKey: BVJSUAQZOZWCKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Canonical SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1CO)O
Isomeric SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1CO)O
Synonyms: 4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol; 623-05-2; 4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenol; p-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol; p-Methylolphenol; 4-Hydroxybenzenemethanol; 4-Methylolphenol; Benzenemethanol, 4-hydroxy-; …
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Key Features & Benefits
- Natural metabolite compound
- Synthetic intermediate
- High chemical purity
- Comprehensive Certificate of Analysis
- Full spectroscopic characterization
Physical Properties
- Melting Point: 114-122°C
- Boiling Point: 251-253°C
- Density: 1.1006 (estimated)
- Refractive Index: 1.5035 (estimated)
- Form: Crystalline Powder
Research Applications
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Pharmaceutical Research
- Synthetic intermediate
- Drug development
- Process optimization
- Structure-activity studies
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Chemical Studies
- Organic synthesis
- Method development
- Reaction mechanisms
- Process optimization
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Biological Research
- Metabolic studies
- Pathway analysis
- Biotransformation research
- Natural product chemistry
Storage & Handling
- Store below +30°C
- Light Sensitive/Air Sensitive
- Protect from moisture
- Stock solution guidelines provided
- Use immediately after opening
Chemical Properties
- Water Solubility: 6.7g/l at 20°C
- pKa: 9.82 (25°C)
- LogP: 0.21
- Odor: Fruity bitter almond sweet coconut
- Color: Pink to beige
Quality Assurance
- GMP-compliant manufacturing
- Rigorous quality control
- Complete analytical documentation
- Traceable lot numbers
- Stability monitoring program
Key Research Areas
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Synthetic Chemistry
- Intermediate synthesis
- Process development
- Method optimization
- Scale-up studies
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Natural Product Research
- Metabolite studies
- Pathway analysis
- Biotransformation
- Structure elucidation
This premium-grade 4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol is specifically designed for research institutions and pharmaceutical companies advancing synthetic and analytical research.
For research and development purposes only. Not for human consumption or clinical use.