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4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol

≥98%, FG

Synonym(s):

NSC 227926

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Linear Formula:
HOC6H4CH2OH
CAS Number:
623-05-2
Molecular Weight:
124.14
FEMA Number:
3987
Beilstein:
1858967
EC Number:
210-768-0
MDL number:
MFCD00004658
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901962
Flavis number:
2.165
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

grade

FG

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA

Assay

≥98%

mp

114-122 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

fruity; sweet

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

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Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H319,H412

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

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Shan-Shan Yu et al.
Brain research, 1308, 167-175 (2009-10-28)
4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol (4-HBA), one of the major active phenolic constituents of Gastrodia elata Blume, a very important traditional Chinese medicinal herb, has been shown to be an effective agent against the central and peripheral nervous disorders. In this study, we
M W Laschke et al.
British journal of pharmacology, 163(4), 835-844 (2011-03-04)
4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol (HBA) is a phenolic plant compound, which has been shown to influence many cellular mechanisms. In the present study, we analysed in vitro and in vivo the anti-angiogenic actions of this pleiotropic agent. Migration and protein expression of
Lei-Chwen Lin et al.
Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis, 48(3), 909-917 (2008-09-02)
Gastrodin is a pharmacologically active substance isolated from Gastrodia elata Blume with sedation, anti-convulsion and anti-epilepsy activities. A rapid and sensitive liquid chromatography technique coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) system was developed to determine gastrodin and its metabolite p-hydroxybenzyl
Eun-Ju Lim et al.
The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology, 59(9), 1235-1240 (2007-09-22)
4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol (HBA), one of the well-known phenolic compounds in diverse plants, displayed a significant inhibition in the chick chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) angiogenesis assay. HBA was shown to contain an anti-inflammatory activity in carrageenan-induced air pouch model in rats and
Soojin Kim et al.
Biomaterials, 32(11), 3021-3029 (2011-02-05)
The large production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) leads to the oxidative stress and the subsequent functional decline of organ systems. p-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol (HBA) is known to play a pivotal protective role against oxidative stress-related diseases. We have developed biodegradable
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