4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol is also used as an important raw material and intermediate used in organic Synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff.
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Applications
4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol is also used as an important raw material and intermediate used in organic Synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff.
Solubility
Soluble in water (6.7 mg/ml at 20°C), dioxane (100 mg/ml), 1N NaOH (50 mg/ml), DMSO, and methanol.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Stable under recommended storage conditions. Keep away from acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, bases, oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- SS Yu.; J Zhao.; WP Zheng.; Y Zhao. Neuroprotective effect of 4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol against transient focal cerebral ischemia via anti-apoptosis in rats. Brain research. 2010, 1308 (1), 167-175.
- E Descamps.; M Petrault-Laprais.; P Maurois. Experimental stroke protection induced by 4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol is cancelled by bacitracin. Neuroscience . 2009, 64 (2), 137-142.