2-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol, 99%

Product Code. 11417037

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A14410.18

Description

CAS: 90-01-7 | C7H8O2 | 124.14 g/mol

2-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol acts as a local anesthetic. It is used in gastrodin production via biotransformation by cultured cells of Aspergillus foetidus and Penicillium cyclopium and participates in the selective ring opening reaction of 4H-1,3,2-benzodioxasilines.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
2-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol acts as a local anesthetic. It is used in gastrodin production via biotransformation by cultured cells of Aspergillus foetidus and Penicillium cyclopium and participates in the selective ring opening reaction of 4H-1,3,2-benzodioxasilines.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 90-01-7
• Molecular Formula: C7H8O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 124.14
• MDL Number: MFCD00004617
• InChI Key: CQRYARSYNCAZFO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: salicyl alcohol, 2-hydroxybenzyl alcohol, saligenin, 2-hydroxymethyl phenol, 2-methylolphenol, o-hydroxybenzyl alcohol, saligenol, benzenemethanol, 2-hydroxy, diathesin, o-methylolphenol
• PubChem CID: 5146
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16464
• IUPAC Name: 2-(hydroxymethyl)phenol
• SMILES: OCC1=CC=CC=C1O

• Melting Point: 83°C to 87°C
• Quantity: 50 g
• Beilstein: 1907195
• Merck Index: 14,8325
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 124.14
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 2-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-hydroxy-benzenemethanol

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only