1-[4-Hydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]-ethanone

• CAT Number: R035730
• CAS Number: 39235-58-0
• Molecular Formula: C9H10O3
• Molecular Weight: 166.176
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-[4-Hydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]ethanone; 4’-Hydroxy-3’-(hydroxymethyl)acetophenone;?
• Storage: Store at -20 ℃
• IUPAC Name: 1-[4-hydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]ethanone
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10O3/c1-6(11)7-2-3-9(12)8(4-7)5-10/h2-4,10,12H,5H2,1H3
• InChIKey: VRNWCXMMNFZAJN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)C1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)CO

1-[4-Hydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]-ethanone is an organic compound characterized by a phenyl ring with hydroxyl and hydroxymethyl groups at the 4- and 3-positions, respectively, along with an ethanone group attached to the 1-position. This structure provides reactive functional groups, making it a useful intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the creation of bioactive molecules and pharmaceutical compounds. The hydroxyl and carbonyl groups offer versatility in chemical modifications, enabling its use in the development of complex molecules for research and drug discovery. It plays a role in synthesizing compounds with potential therapeutic applications in medicinal chemistry.