3-hydroxybenzyl alcohol
benzyl alcohol, 3-hydroxy-
Identification
| Name | 3-hydroxybenzyl alcohol |
| CAS Number | 620-24-6 |
| EINECS | 210-633-6 |
| FDA UNII | H652F6XF7Y |
| Molecular Formula | C7 H8 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 124.13916000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00004643 |
| Nikkaji Number | J1.672A |
| Beilstein | 2041500 |
| XlogP3 | 0.50 (est) |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | whit to tan crystalline powder (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 72.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 289.00 to 290.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est), 123.00 °C. @ 0.70 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.001000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 297.00 °F. TCC ( 147.30 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 0.490 |
| Soluble in | water, 4.547e+005 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for 3-hydroxybenzyl alcohol usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for 3-hydroxybenzyl alcohol flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
benzenemethanol, 3-hydroxy-
benzyl alcohol, 3-hydroxy-
benzyl alcohol, m-hydroxy-
3-
hydroxybenzene methanol
3-
hydroxybenzenemethanol
m-
hydroxybenzyl alcohol
3-
hydroxybenzylalcohol
3-(
hydroxymethyl)phenol
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