2,5-Dimethoxybenzyl alcohol

CAS: 33524-31-1

Ref. 3D-FD70220

Product Information

• Name: 2,5-Dimethoxybenzyl alcohol
• Synonyms: (2,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)Methanol, 1-(Hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dimethoxybenzene, 2,5-Dimethoxybenzenemethanol, Benzenemethanol, 2,5-dimethoxy-, Benzyl alcohol, 2,5-dimethoxy-

Description

2,5-Dimethoxybenzyl alcohol is a monoterpene compound that is chemically related to menthol and thymol. It has been shown to have cytotoxic effects against cancer cells in culture. The mechanism of action is not fully understood, but it has been proposed that 2,5-dimethoxybenzyl alcohol may be an allelopathic compound. This means that it inhibits the growth of plants by releasing substances into the soil that inhibit the growth of other plants nearby. 2,5-Dimethoxybenzyl alcohol has also been shown to reduce blood pressure in rats. This effect is due to its ability to inhibit angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) as well as increase vasodilation through nitric oxide release. A kinetic study on human urine showed that 2,5-dimethoxybenzyl alcohol undergoes a stepwise reaction with carbinols and methoxy groups. Further research is needed to determine

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 168.19 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₂O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H12O3/c1-11-8-3-4-9(12-2)7(5-8)6-10/h3-5,10H,6H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=WGQMUABRZGUAOS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COc1ccc(OC)c(CO)c1