4-Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol

• CAT Number: R018043
• CAS Number: 623-05-2
• Molecular Formula: C7H8O2
• Molecular Weight: 124.14
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 4-Hydroxybenzenemethanol; p-Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol; (4-Hydroxyphenyl)methanol; 4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenol; 4-Hydroxybenzenemethanol; 4-Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol; 4-Methylolphenol; Gastrodigenin; NSC 227926; p-(Hydroxymethyl)phenol; p-2-Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol;
• Target: Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 4-(hydroxymethyl)phenol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H8O2/c8-5-6-1-3-7(9)4-2-6/h1-4,8-9H,5H2
• InChIKey: BVJSUAQZOZWCKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1CO)O

4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol (Cat No.:R018043) is a phenolic alcohol compound with the molecular formula C7H8O2. It consists of a benzene ring with a hydroxyl group attached to the fourth carbon atom. It finds applications in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and organic synthesis. It is used as a precursor in the synthesis of certain antihypertensive drugs and as a building block in fragrance and flavor production.