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H20806

4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol

99%

Synonym(s):

NSC 227926

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Linear Formula:
HOC6H4CH2OH
CAS Number:
623-05-2
Molecular Weight:
124.14
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
24895499
EC Number:
210-768-0
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1858967
MDL number:
MFCD00004658
Assay:
99%
Form:
powder or crystals
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Quality Segment

200

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

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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GHS07

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Warning

hcodes

H319,H412

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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