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Homovanillyl alcohol
99%
Synonym(s):
4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenethanol, 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenethyl alcohol
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Linear Formula:
HOC6H3(OCH3)CH2CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
168.19
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
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Assay
99%
form
solid
mp
40-42 °C (lit.)
functional group
hydroxyl
SMILES string
COc1cc(CCO)ccc1O
InChI
1S/C9H12O3/c1-12-9-6-7(4-5-10)2-3-8(9)11/h2-3,6,10-11H,4-5H2,1H3
InChI key
XHUBSJRBOQIZNI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
Homovanillyl alcohol is a key component of Queen mandibular pheromone.
Application
Homovanillyl alcohol was used in the preparation of galactosides.
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
Target Organs
Respiratory system
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
235.4 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
113 °C - closed cup
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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G Mårdh et al.
Biochemistry, 25(23), 7279-7282 (1986-11-18)
The class I human liver alcohol dehydrogenases (ADHs) catalyze the interconversion of the intermediary alcohols and aldehydes of dopamine metabolism in vitro, whereas those of the class II and class III do not. The individual, homogeneous class I isozymes oxidize
G Wik
The Journal of endocrinology, 144(3), 425-429 (1995-03-01)
Plasma cortisol and serum 3-methoxy-4-hydroxyphenylethyl glycol (MHPG) were determined before and after 5-6 weeks of neuroleptic treatment in patients with schizophrenia. Following drug treatment both plasma cortisol and serum MHPG levels in patients decreased and plasma cortisol levels were also
D J Edwards et al.
Biochemical pharmacology, 34(8), 1255-1263 (1985-04-15)
The effects in rats of intraventricular injections of 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA) on the urinary excretion 1-3 weeks later of 3-methoxy-4-hydroxyphenethylene glycol (MHPG), 3,4-dihydroxyphenethanol (DHPE), 3-methoxy-4-hydroxyphenethanol (MHPE), p-hydroxyphenylglycol (pHPG), homovanillic acid (HVA) and 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid (DOPAC) were examined. The excretion of MHPG
Kyle T Beggs et al.
Current biology : CB, 19(14), 1206-1209 (2009-06-16)
Queen mandibular pheromone (QMP) is produced by honey bee queens and used to regulate the behavior and physiology of their nestmates. QMP has recently been shown to block aversive learning in young worker bees, an effect that can be mimicked
Guangmiao Fu et al.
Current medicinal chemistry, 15(25), 2592-2613 (2008-10-16)
Natural products have long been regarded as excellent sources for drug discovery given their structure diversity and wide variety of biological activities. Phenylethanoid glycosides are naturally occurring compounds of plant origin and are structurally characterized with a hydroxyphenylethyl moiety to
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