Description
2,6-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-p-cresol is a useful research chemical.
Synonyms
2,6-Dimethylol-p-cresol; (2-Hydroxy-5-methyl-1,3-phenylene)dimethanol
IUPAC Name
2,6-bis(hydroxymethyl)-4-methylphenol
Molecular Formula
C9H12O3
Canonical SMILES
CC1=CC(=C(C(=C1)CO)O)CO
InChI
InChI=1S/C9H12O3/c1-6-2-7(4-10)9(12)8(3-6)5-11/h2-3,10-12H,4-5H2,1H3
InChIKey
KUMMBDBTERQYCG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
333.3 °C at 760 mmHg
Appearance
White to yellow to orange powder to crystal