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2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)ethanol

98%

Synonym(s):

4-Hydroxyphenethyl alcohol, Tyrosol, p-HPEA

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Linear Formula:
HOC6H4CH2CH2OH
CAS Number:
501-94-0
Molecular Weight:
138.16
Beilstein:
1859884
EC Number:
207-930-8
MDL number:
MFCD00002902
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24851311
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

98%

mp

89-92 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

OCCc1ccc(O)cc1

InChI

1S/C8H10O2/c9-6-5-7-1-3-8(10)4-2-7/h1-4,9-10H,5-6H2

InChI key

YCCILVSKPBXVIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)ethanol is a phenolic alcohol commonly present in olive mill wastewater.

2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)ethanol is a polyphenolic building block used in the synthesis of monobenzoxazine resin.

Application

2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)ethanol was used in chelated zero valent iron catalyzed oxidation of organic acids present in olive mill wastewater

Biochem/physiol Actions

Antioxidant found in olive oil.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Irama Sanchez et al.
Journal of hazardous materials, 199-200, 328-335 (2011-11-29)
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a chelated zero valent iron as catalyst on the oxidation of six organic acids that are generally found in olive mill wastewater. The reaction was carried out in a
Extraction of 2-(4-hydroxyphenyl) ethanol from aqueous solution by emulsion liquid membranes.
Reis MTA, et al.
Journal of Membrane Science, 269(1), 161-170 (2006)
Maud N Vissers et al.
The Journal of nutrition, 132(3), 409-417 (2002-03-07)
Animal and in vitro studies suggest that olive oil phenols are effective antioxidants. The most abundant phenols in olive oil are the nonpolar oleuropein- and ligstroside-aglycones and the polar hydroxytyrosol and tyrosol. The aim of this study was to gain
M I Covas et al.
Drugs under experimental and clinical research, 29(5-6), 203-206 (2004-05-12)
Tyrosol is a phenolic compound present in two of the traditional components of the Mediterranean diet: wine and virgin olive oil. The presence of tyrosol has been described in red and white wines. Tyrosol is also present in vermouth and
Ana Cañuelo et al.
Mechanisms of ageing and development, 133(8), 563-574 (2012-07-25)
Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) consumption has been traditionally related to a higher longevity in the human population. EVOO effects on health are often attributed to its unique mixture of phenolic compounds with tyrosol and hydroxityrosol being the most biologically
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