H20806

4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol

99%

• Synonym(s): NSC 227926
• Linear Formula: HOC₆H₄CH₂OH
• CAS Number: 623-05-2
• Molecular Weight: 124.14
• Beilstein: 1858967
• EC Number: 210-768-0
• MDL number: MFCD00004658
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24895499
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• 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

Description

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.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H319,H412
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P273 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves