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W398705

Sigma-Aldrich

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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JAN Code

W398705-BULK:
W398705-5KG:4548173980911
W398705-SAMPLE:
W398705-100G:4548173980898
W398705-VAR:
W398705-1KG:4548173980904

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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
Hyeon Ju Kim et al.
Brain research, 1181, 130-141 (2007-10-20)
Mongolian gerbils subjected to transient global ischemia exhibit neuroprotection against ischemic neuronal cell death in the hippocampal CA1 region when treated with vanillin, 4-hydroxybenzyl aldehyde (4-HBAL) and 4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol (4-HBA), which are active components of Gastrodia elata Blume. Pre- and
Shiuan-Pey Lin et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 56(8), 2852-2856 (2008-04-02)
4-(3,4-Dihydroxybenzoyloxymethyl)phenyl- O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (OV-16) is a polyphenolic glycoside isolated from oregano (Origanum vulgare L.), which is a popular Chinese herb and a common spice in Western diet. To understand the biotransformation and pharmacokinetics of OV-16, rats were orally administered OV-16 and
Byung-Wook Kim et al.
Journal of ethnopharmacology, 139(2), 549-557 (2011-12-14)
Gastrodia elata Blume (Orchidaceae, GE) a traditional plant in Oriental countries is known for its enormous benefits to treat headaches, dizziness, vertigo and convulsive illnesses. In the present study, the ethnopharmacological role of GE in neuroinflammation mediated by activated microglia
Hyunjin Park et al.
Biomacromolecules, 11(8), 2103-2108 (2010-08-10)
p-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol (HBA) is one of phenolic compounds in herbal agents and plays a pivotal role in protection against oxidative damage-related diseases due to anti-inflammatory effects. We have developed a new biodegradable and anti-inflammatory peroxalate copolymer in which HBA is
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