Homovanillyl alcohol

Synonym(s):4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenethanol;4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenethyl alcohol

CAS NO.：2380-78-1
Empirical Formula: C9H12O3
Molecular Weight: 168.19
MDL number: MFCD00002903
EINECS: 219-175-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-03-13 23:13:44

What is Homovanillyl alcohol?

Chemical properties

Homovanillyl alcohol is a yellow to light brown crystalline chunks with an odorant found in strawberries, grapes and olive oil. Homovanillyl alcohol has high scavenging activities and inhibits homocysteine-induced endothelial cell adhesion.

The Uses of Homovanillyl alcohol

Homovanillyl alcohol is a biological metabolite of Hydroxytyrosol. Hydroxytyrosol is a phenolic compound that is present in virgin olive oil (VOO) and wine. Homovanillyl alcohol protects red blood cells (RBCs) from oxidative injury and has protective effect on cardiovascular disease. It was used in the preparation of galactosides.

What are the applications of Application

Homovanillyl alcohol is a key component of Queen mandibular pheromone

Definition

ChEBI: Homovanillyl alcohol is a member of methoxybenzenes and a member of phenols.It is a key component of QMP, has been shown to modulate aversive learning behavior in young worker bees.

General Description

Homovanillyl alcohol is a key component of Queen mandibular pheromone.

Properties of Homovanillyl alcohol

Melting point:	40-42 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	316.8±27.0 °C(Predicted)
Density	1.182±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Solid
pka	10.23±0.18(Predicted)
color	White to Off-White
CAS DataBase Reference	2380-78-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Homovanillyl alcohol(2380-78-1)

Safety information for Homovanillyl 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. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.