4-HYDROXY-3,5-DIMETHOXYBENZYL ALCOHOL
- CAS NO.:530-56-3
- Empirical Formula: C9H12O4
- Molecular Weight: 184.19
- MDL number: MFCD00016871
- EINECS: 208-485-2
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-27 17:33:04
What is 4-HYDROXY-3,5-DIMETHOXYBENZYL ALCOHOL?
Description
Syringol (2,6-dimethoxyphenol), like its relative guaiacol, is a lignin pyrolysis product and a component of wood and charcoal smoke. It is the main aroma principle of smoked and grilled foods?and is used in synthetic smoke flavorings.
How did syringol get its name? It’s structurally similar to syringin, a glycoside isolated from Syringa vulgaris (common lilac).
Think about syringol when you’re preparing for your Labor Day barbecue!
The Uses of 4-HYDROXY-3,5-DIMETHOXYBENZYL ALCOHOL
4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxybenzyl alcohol is a 2,4,6- substituted phenol with antiviral properties.
Definition
ChEBI: A member of the class of phenols that is phenol substituted by a hydroxymethyl group at position 4 and methoxy groups at positions 2 and 6 respectively.
Properties of 4-HYDROXY-3,5-DIMETHOXYBENZYL ALCOHOL
| Melting point: | 50-57 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 261 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 1.230±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| Flash point: | >230 °F |
| storage temp. | Store at -20°C |
| solubility | Sparingly soluble (0.40 g/L at 25°C). |
| pka | 9.77±0.23(Predicted) |
| form | Solid |
| color | Pale Brown to Light Brown |
| BRN | 1873975 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 530-56-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
Safety information for 4-HYDROXY-3,5-DIMETHOXYBENZYL ALCOHOL
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up. |
Computed Descriptors for 4-HYDROXY-3,5-DIMETHOXYBENZYL ALCOHOL
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