4-Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol
TL;DR: 4-Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol (CAS 623-05-2) 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.
4-(hydroxymethyl)phenol
Also Known As: 4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol, 4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenol, p-Methylolphenol, p-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol, 4-Methylolphenol
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C7H8O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 124.05243 g/mol |
| XLogP | 0.2 |
| 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 | 75.0 |
| Melting Point | 124.5 °C |
| Boiling Point | 252.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000825 [mmHg] |
| Solubility | 6700 mg/L @ 20 °C (exp) |
| SMILES | C1=CC(=CC=C1CO)O |
| InChIKey | BVJSUAQZOZWCKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: 4-Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. 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).
4-Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol (CAS 623-05-2) is a pharmaceutical intermediate with the molecular formula C7H8O2 and a molecular weight of 124.05 g/mol. Key physical properties include a solubility: 6700 mg/L @ 20 °C (exp). Synonyms include 4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol and 4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenol.
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Chemical Property Profile of 4-Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol
Property Insights of 4-Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol
The XLogP value of 0.2 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for 4-Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 40.5 Ų, 4-Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, 4-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 4-Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol?
The CAS number of 4-Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol is 623-05-2.
What is the molecular formula of 4-Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol?
The molecular formula of 4-Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol is C7H8O2.
What is the molecular weight of 4-Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol?
The molecular weight of 4-Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol is 124.05243 g/mol.
What are the applications of 4-Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol?
4-Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...
Where can I buy 4-Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for 4-Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol?
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