3-Methoxybenzyl alcohol

CAS: 6971-51-3

Ref. 3D-FM37493

Product Information

• Name: 3-Methoxybenzyl alcohol
• Synonyms: (3-Methoxyphenyl)Methanol, 1-(Hydroxymethyl)-3-methoxybenzene, 3-Anise alcohol, 3-Methoxybenzenemethanol, Benzenemethanol, 3-methoxy-, Benzyl alcohol, m-methoxy-, NSC 66559, [3-(Methyloxy)phenyl]methanol, m-Anisalcohol, m-Anisyl alcohol, m-Methoxybenzyl alcohol

Description

3-Methoxybenzyl alcohol is a natural product from the root of the orchid Dendrobium officinale. It has been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria by binding to the enzyme Aldehyde Dehydrogenase, which is required for cellular energy production. The product also inhibits bacterial Vanillyl Alcohol Dehydrogenase, which prevents the formation of vanillin. 3-Methoxybenzyl alcohol has a neutral pH and can be used as an antimicrobial agent in acidic foods and beverages. 3-Methoxybenzyl alcohol also has antioxidant properties, and has been shown to prevent damage from oxidative stress.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 138.16 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Colorless Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H10O2/c1-10-8-4-2-3-7(5-8)6-9/h2-5,9H,6H2,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=IIGNZLVHOZEOPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COc1cccc(CO)c1