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Sigma-Aldrich

4-Aminobenzyl alcohol

98%

Synonym(s):

4-(Hydroxymethyl)aniline

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Linear Formula:
H2NC6H4CH2OH
CAS Number:
623-04-1
Molecular Weight:
123.15
Beilstein:
2078680
EC Number:
210-767-5
MDL number:
MFCD00014782
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24851494
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

98%

mp

60-65 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

Nc1ccc(CO)cc1

InChI

1S/C7H9NO/c8-7-3-1-6(5-9)2-4-7/h1-4,9H,5,8H2

InChI key

AXKGIPZJYUNAIW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

4-Aminobenzyl alcohol is used as a starting material to synthesize other organic compounds.

Application

4-Aminobenzyl alcohol can be used:
  • In the synthesis of 4-{N-[1-(4,4-dimethyl-2,6-dioxocyclohexylidene)-3-methylbutylamino}benzyl ester.
  • As a reactant to synthesize cross-azo compounds and cathepsin B cleavable dipeptide linker.
  • As a starting material to synthesize hydrogelators for drug delivery applications.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

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)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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