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H20806

Sigma-Aldrich

4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol

99%

Synonym(s):

NSC 227926

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Linear Formula:
HOC6H4CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
124.14
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1858967
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

assay

99%

form

powder or crystals

reaction suitability

reagent type: cross-linking reagent

mp

114-122 °C (lit.)

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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General description

4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol (HBA) is a phenolic compound found in Gastrodia elata. It is an antioxidant and anti-asthmatic agent.HBA can also be used as a precursor to synthesize hydrogen peroxide-responsive copolyoxalate nanoparticles and polymers.

Application

4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol can be used as a precursor for the synthesis of:
  • HBA-incorporated copolyoxalate (HPOX) nanoparticles as potential drug delivery system.
  • Poly(4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol) by enzyme catalyzed reaction.
  • 4-Hydroxybenzyl imidazole derivatives.

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Warning

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Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves


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Synthesis and biochemical evaluation of a range of sulfonated derivatives of 4-hydroxybenzyl imidazole as highly potent inhibitors of rat testicular 17α-hydroxylase/17, 20-lyase (P-45017α).
Ahmed S, et al.
Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters, 19(16), 4698-4701 (2009)
Enzyme mediated oxidative polymerization of 4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol for optical applications.
Kumar V, et al.
Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part A: Pure and Applied Chemistry, 39(10), 1183-1193 (2002)
Hydrogen peroxide-responsive copolyoxalate nanoparticles for detection and therapy of ischemia-reperfusion injury
D Lee, et al.
Journal of Controlled Release : Official Journal of the Controlled Release Society, 172, 1102-1110 (2013)
Lei-Chwen Lin et al.
Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis, 48(3), 909-917 (2008-09-02)
Gastrodin is a pharmacologically active substance isolated from Gastrodia elata Blume with sedation, anti-convulsion and anti-epilepsy activities. A rapid and sensitive liquid chromatography technique coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) system was developed to determine gastrodin and its metabolite p-hydroxybenzyl
Shan-Shan Yu et al.
Brain research, 1308, 167-175 (2009-10-28)
4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol (4-HBA), one of the major active phenolic constituents of Gastrodia elata Blume, a very important traditional Chinese medicinal herb, has been shown to be an effective agent against the central and peripheral nervous disorders. In this study, we

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