Compound Q&A
What is 4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenol (CAS: 623-05-2)?
Answer
4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenol, also known as 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzene methanol, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C8H10O3. It is a derivative of phenol and exhibits antioxidant properties. This compound is commonly used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals due to its versatile chemical structure.
About
CAS No
623-05-2
English Name
4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenol
Molecular Formula
C7H8O2
Molecular Weight
124.13899999999997 g/mol
SMILES
OCc1ccc(O)cc1
InChIKey
BVJSUAQZOZWCKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
