4-羟基苯甲醇

Description

4-Hydroxy Benzyl Alcohol · CAS 623-05-2 · C7H8O2. UNII 1A3AH1FP1B. Boiling Point: 252.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Melting Point: 124.5 °C; Solubility: 6700 mg/L @ 20 °C (exp).

Identification

CAS Registry Number	623-05-2
PubChem CID	125
Molecular formula	C7H8O2
IUPAC name	4-(hydroxymethyl)phenol
UNII (FDA)	1A3AH1FP1B
FEMA number	3987
JECFA number	955

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	124.14
XLogP3	0.2
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	1
Exact Mass	124.052429494
Monoisotopic Mass	124.052429494
Topological Polar Surface Area	40.5
Heavy Atom Count	9
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	252.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Melting Point	124.5 °C
Solubility	6700 mg/L @ 20 °C (exp)
Vapor Pressure	0.000825 [mmHg]
LogP	0.25
LogP	0.48

Physical description & handling notes

• White to cream crystalline powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
• Solid
• White crystalline powder; slightly fruity-sweet coconut odour
• slightly soluble in water; soluble in organic solvents
• soluble (in ethanol)

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Nuts No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	12.1% (24 / 198)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	12.1% (24 / 198)
Reported hazard statements	H315 (27.3%), H319 (87.9%), H335 (26.3%)

Documented Uses

• Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• 4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol is a known human metabolite of 4-Methylphenol.

Synonyms

4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol; 623-05-2; 4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenol; p-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol; p-Methylolphenol; 4-Hydroxybenzenemethanol; 4-Methylolphenol; Benzenemethanol, 4-hydroxy-; p-(Hydroxymethyl)phenol; Gastrodigenin; alpha-Hydroxy-p-cresol; Parahydroxybenzyl Alcohol; DTXSID8073920; (4-Hydroxyphenyl)methanol; 1A3AH1FP1B; hydroxybenzyl alcohol

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of 4-Hydroxy Benzyl Alcohol?

CAS 623-05-2; molecular formula C7H8O2; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is 4-Hydroxy Benzyl Alcohol known by?

4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol, 623-05-2, 4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenol, p-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol, p-Methylolphenol, 4-Hydroxybenzenemethanol.

What is the regulatory status of 4-Hydroxy Benzyl Alcohol?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is 4-Hydroxy Benzyl Alcohol classified as hazardous?

12.1% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (24 of 198).

What are the key physical properties of 4-Hydroxy Benzyl Alcohol?

Boiling Point: 252.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Melting Point: 124.5 °C; Solubility: 6700 mg/L @ 20 °C (exp); Vapor Pressure: 0.000825 [mmHg].

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