3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol
TL;DR: 3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol (CAS 620-24-6) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C7H8O2 and molecular weight 124.05243 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
3-(hydroxymethyl)phenol
Also Known As: 3-hydroxybenzyl alcohol, 3-(Hydroxymethyl)phenol, 3-methylolphenol, 3-Hydroxybenzenemethanol, Benzenemethanol, 3-hydroxy-
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C7H8O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 124.05243 g/mol |
| XLogP | 0.5 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 40.5 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 124.05243 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 9 |
| Complexity | 83.0 |
| SMILES | C1=CC(=CC(=C1)O)CO |
| InChIKey | OKVJCVWFVRATSG-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: 3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol (CAS 620-24-6) is a heterocyclic building block with the molecular formula C7H8O2 and a molecular weight of 124.05 g/mol. Synonyms include 3-hydroxybenzyl alcohol and 3-(Hydroxymethyl)phenol.
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Chemical Property Profile of 3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol
Property Insights of 3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol
The XLogP value of 0.5 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for 3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 40.5 Ų, 3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, 3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol has 2 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol?
The CAS number of 3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol is 620-24-6.
What is the molecular formula of 3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol?
The molecular formula of 3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol is C7H8O2.
What is the molecular weight of 3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol?
The molecular weight of 3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol is 124.05243 g/mol.
What are the applications of 3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol?
3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...
Where can I buy 3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for 3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol?
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