4-Aminobenzyl alcohol, CAS No. 623-04-1

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623-04-1

Catalog No. EBD46311

CAS 623-04-1

Name 4-Aminobenzyl alcohol

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Basic Information

Synonyms: p-aminobenzylalcohol 4-Aminobenzylalcohol (4-aminophenyl)methanol 4-Hydroxymethylaniline 4-(Hydroxymethyl)aniline

Molecular Formula: C7H9NO

Molecular Weight: 123.15

MDL Number: MFCD00014782

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Amines Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Phenols and Ethers

Product Description:

4-Aminobenzyl alcohol is an organic compound featuring a primary amine group and a primary alcohol group attached to a benzene ring. It serves as a versatile bifunctional building block in organic synthesis. Its primary application is as a pharmaceutical intermediate, specifically a small molecule drug fragment, used in the synthesis of various therapeutic agents, including potential anticancer and neurological drugs. The moleculeбпs dual functionality allows for selective derivatization, making it valuable for constructing complex molecular architectures. Additionally, it is a common synthetic building block in general organic chemistry, classified under amines. It is also utilized in the preparation of polymers, resins, and as a corrosion inhibitor. The compound is typically a white to off-white crystalline solid and should be stored under inert atmosphere.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 60-65 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 284.8 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 126 °C

Density: 1.166 g/cm3

Storage: 2-8°C

Analytical Data

Appearance: white to light yellow crystalline powder