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2,5-dihydroxybenzyl alcohol

Product Name
2,5-dihydroxybenzyl alcohol
CAS No.
495-08-9
Chemical Name
2,5-dihydroxybenzyl alcohol
Synonyms
Salirepol;Gentisyl alcohol;2,5-dihydroxybenzyl alcohol;3,6-Dihydroxybenzenemethanol;2-Hydroxymethyl-1,4-benzenediol;2-(Hydroxymethyl)-1,4-benzenediol;1,4-Benzenediol, 2-(hydroxyMethyl)-;2,5-Dihydroxybenzyl alcohol, Hydroxymethyl-hydrochinone
CBNumber
CB31326399
Molecular Formula
C7H8O3
Formula Weight
140.14
MOL File
495-08-9.mol
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2,5-dihydroxybenzyl alcohol Property

Melting point:
100°
Boiling point:
216.62°C (rough estimate)
Density 
1.2127 (rough estimate)
refractive index 
1.4638 (estimate)
pka
10.46±0.18(Predicted)
LogP
-0.540 (est)
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Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P330Rinse mouth.

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P337+P313IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

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N-Bromosuccinimide Price

American Custom Chemicals Corporation
Product number
API0016425
Product name
GENTISYL ALCOHOL
Purity
95.00%
Packaging
5MG
Price
$502.17
Updated
2021/12/16
Iris Biotech GmbH
Product number
LS-1204
Product name
Gentisylalcohol
Packaging
1g
Price
$1080
Updated
2021/12/16
Iris Biotech GmbH
Product number
LS-1204
Product name
Gentisylalcohol
Packaging
5G
Price
$2700
Updated
2021/12/16
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2,5-dihydroxybenzyl alcohol Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

Gentisyl alcohol has anti-Staphylococcus aureus activity[1].

Definition

ChEBI: Gentisyl alcohol is an aromatic primary alcohol that is benzyl alcohol substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 2 and 5. It has a role as an antioxidant, an antineoplastic agent, an apoptosis inhibitor and a fungal metabolite. It is an aromatic primary alcohol and a member of phenols. It is functionally related to a benzyl alcohol and a hydroquinone.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 97, p. 5272, 1975 DOI: 10.1021/ja00851a042

Purification Methods

Crystallise the alcohol from ligroin, CHCl3, AcOH or H2O. Sublime it at ~70o under high vacuum. [Beilstein 6 II 1084, 6 III 6326.]

References

[1] Amila Pramisandi, et al. Gentisyl alcohol and homogentisic acid: Plasmodium falciparum dihydroorotate dehydrogenase inhibitors isolated from fungi. J Gen Appl Microbiol. 2021 Jul 31;67(3):114-117.

2,5-dihydroxybenzyl alcohol Preparation Products And Raw materials

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