3,5-Dihydroxybenzyl alcohol

CAS: 29654-55-5

Ref. 3D-FD29144

Product Information

• Name: 3,5-Dihydroxybenzyl alcohol
• Synonyms: 5-(Hydroxymethyl)resorcinol5-(Hydroxymethyl)-1,3-benzenediol
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3,5-Dihydroxybenzyl alcohol is an organic solution that has been shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells by binding to the chloride ion and forming a hydrophobic effect with the hydrochloric acid. This compound also inhibits the growth of other cells such as bacteria and yeast. 3,5-Dihydroxybenzyl alcohol has potent inhibitory activity against silver ions and prevents their adhesion to DNA molecules. The molecule also has a hydroxyl group which may help to prevent bacterial growth by preventing the production of proteins essential for cell division. 3,5-Dihydroxybenzyl alcohol is not toxic to human liver cells and does not cause any carcinogenic effects in vitro.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 140.14 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₈O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Off-White Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H8O3/c8-4-5-1-6(9)3-7(10)2-5/h1-3,8-10H,4H2
• InChI key: InChIKey=NGYYFWGABVVEPL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: OCc1cc(O)cc(O)c1