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
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)
Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)
- Symbol(GHS)
-
- Signal word
- Warning
- Hazard statements
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H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
- Precautionary statements
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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..…
N-Bromosuccinimide Price
- Product number
- API0016425
- Product name
- GENTISYL ALCOHOL
- Purity
- 95.00%
- Packaging
- 5MG
- Price
- $502.17
- Updated
- 2021/12/16
- Product number
- LS-1204
- Product name
- Gentisylalcohol
- Packaging
- 1g
- Price
- $1080
- Updated
- 2021/12/16
- Product number
- LS-1204
- Product name
- Gentisylalcohol
- Packaging
- 5G
- Price
- $2700
- Updated
- 2021/12/16
2,5-dihydroxybenzyl alcohol Chemical Properties,Usage,Production
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.]