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

1. Pharmaceutical Research

   • Synthetic intermediate
   • Drug development
   • Process optimization
   • Structure-activity studies

2. Chemical Studies

   • Organic synthesis
   • Method development
   • Reaction mechanisms
   • Process optimization

3. 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

1. Synthetic Chemistry

   • Intermediate synthesis
   • Process development
   • Method optimization
   • Scale-up studies

2. 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.