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H20806

Sigma-Aldrich

4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol

99%

Synonym(s):

NSC 227926

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Linear Formula:
HOC6H4CH2OH
CAS Number:
623-05-2
Molecular Weight:
124.14
Beilstein:
1858967
EC Number:
210-768-0
MDL number:
MFCD00004658
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24895499
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

200

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.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H319,H412

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Irrit. 2

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

Regulatory Listings

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JAN Code

H20806-10G:
H20806-1KG:
H20806-25G:
H20806-25KG:
H20806-100G:
H20806-BULK:
H20806-VAR:

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BCBS0840V
BCBM1771V
MKBP9426V

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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)
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)
Kyung-Yoon Kam et al.
Molecules and cells, 31(3), 209-215 (2011-02-25)
The therapeutic goal in treating cerebral ischemia is to reduce the extent of brain injury and thus minimize neurological impairment. We examined the effects of p-hydroxybenzyl alcohol (HBA), an active component of Gastrodia elata Blume, on transient focal cerebral ischemia-induced
Zheng Cai et al.
Journal of drug targeting, 16(2), 178-184 (2008-02-16)
Both borneol and gastrodin are bioactive substances derived from traditional Chinese medicine. In this paper, the effect of borneol on the distribution of gastrodin to the brain in mice via oral administration was investigated. Gastrodin concentrations in plasma and gastrodigenin
M W Laschke et al.
British journal of pharmacology, 163(4), 835-844 (2011-03-04)
4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol (HBA) is a phenolic plant compound, which has been shown to influence many cellular mechanisms. In the present study, we analysed in vitro and in vivo the anti-angiogenic actions of this pleiotropic agent. Migration and protein expression of
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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
H20806-10G4061833791745
H20806-100G4061833553633
H20806-25G4061833791752

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