CAS 4866-86-8

3-(Hydroxymethyl)benzeneethanol

Description:

3-(Hydroxymethyl)benzeneethanol, also known as m-hydroxymethylphenylethanol, is an organic compound characterized by its aromatic structure and the presence of both hydroxymethyl and alcohol functional groups. This compound features a benzene ring with a hydroxymethyl group (-CH2OH) positioned at the meta position relative to the ethanol side chain. It is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a mild, pleasant odor, making it useful in various applications, including as a fragrance component in cosmetics and personal care products. The presence of hydroxymethyl and hydroxyl groups contributes to its solubility in water and polar solvents, while also imparting potential reactivity in chemical synthesis. Additionally, 3-(Hydroxymethyl)benzeneethanol may exhibit biological activity, which can be of interest in pharmaceutical research. Safety data indicates that, like many organic compounds, it should be handled with care to avoid skin and eye irritation. Overall, its unique structure and properties make it a compound of interest in both industrial and research settings.

Formula: C₉H₁₂O₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C9H12O2/c10-5-4-8-2-1-3-9(6-8)7-11/h1-3,6,10-11H,4-5,7H2

InChI key: InChIKey=WOCUJNMOJXQNGJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(CO)C1=CC(CO)=CC=C1

Synonyms:

• 2-[3-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl]ethan-1-ol
• 3-(Hydroxymethyl)benzeneethanol
• 2-(3-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl)ethanol
• Phenethyl alcohol, m-(hydroxymethyl)-
• Benzeneethanol, 3-(hydroxymethyl)-