623-05-2
Product Name:
4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol
Formula:
C7H8O2
Synonyms:
4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol;NSC 227926
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | White to cream crystalline powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 252.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Melting Point | 124.5 °C |
| Solubility | 6700 mg/L @ 20 °C (exp) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000825 [mmHg] |
| LogP | 0.25 |
| Kovats Retention Index | 1357.7 1426 1426 |
| Chemical Classes | Other Classes -> Phenols |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H412:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..… |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 124.14 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 0.2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 124.052429494 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 124.052429494 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 40.5 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 9 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 75 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
P-hydroxybenzyl alcohol is a member of the class of benzyl alcohols that is benzyl alcohol substituted by a hydroxy group at position 4. It has been isolated from Arcangelisia gusanlung. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a member of phenols and a member of benzyl alcohols.