Description
Vanillyl alcohol is a natural compound with anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenic, anticonvulsive and anti-oxidant activities.
Synonyms
Vanillin alcohol; 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl alcohol; 4-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-methoxyphenol
IUPAC Name
4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methoxyphenol
Molecular Formula
C8H10O3
Canonical SMILES
COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)CO)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H10O3/c1-11-8-4-6(5-9)2-3-7(8)10/h2-4,9-10H,5H2,1H3
InChIKey
ZENOXNGFMSCLLL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
313.1 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point
114 - 115 °C
Application
4-Hydroxy-3-methyoxybenzyl Alcohol is used in the anti-asthmatic activity of phenolic compounds from the roots of Gastrodia elata Bl. Chemical composition, antioxidant and antibacterial activities of lemon peel essential oil.