2-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol CAS#: 90-01-7; ChemWhat Code: 66165
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | 2-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol |
| Synonyms | ,2-Dihydroxytoluene;2-hydroxy-benzenemethano;2-Hydroxybenzenemethanol;2-hydroxy-Benzenemethanol;2-Hydroxymethylphenol;alpha,2-Dihydroxytoluene;alpha-Hydroxy-o-cresol;Benzenemethanol, 2-hydroxy- |
| CAS Registry Number | 90-01-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H8O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 124.14 |
| EINECS | 201-960-5 |
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| IUPA Names, InChI, InChI Key, Canonical SMILES, etc.: | IUPA Names, InChI, InChI Key, Canonical SMILES, etc. |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | 83-85 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 1,613 g/cm3 |
| Storage | Store below +30°C. |
| Solubulity | ethanol: soluble5%, clear to very slightly hazy, Colorless to light yellow |
| form | Crystalline Flakes or Powder |
| Color | Light beige |
| Water Solubility | 67 g/L (22 ºC) |
| Merck | 14,8325 |
| BRN | 1907195 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, strong oxidizing agents. |
| More Properties From PubChem | Topological Polar Surface Area, Monoisotopic Mass, etc. |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Salicyl alcohol(90-01-7) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzenemethanol, 2-hydroxy-(90-01-7) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| R Phrase | 36/37/38 |
| S Phrase | 26-36 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | DO6430000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29072900 |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
Spectral Properties |
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