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2,5-dihydroxybenzyl alcohol

2,5-dihydroxybenzyl alcohol Structural

What is 2,5-dihydroxybenzyl alcohol?

Definition

ChEBI: Gentisyl alcohol is an aromatic primary alcohol that is benzyl alcohol substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 2 and 5. It has a role as an antioxidant, an antineoplastic agent, an apoptosis inhibitor and a fungal metabolite. It is an aromatic primary alcohol and a member of phenols. It is functionally related to a benzyl alcohol and a hydroquinone.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 97, p. 5272, 1975 DOI: 10.1021/ja00851a042

Purification Methods

Crystallise the alcohol from ligroin, CHCl3, AcOH or H2O. Sublime it at ~70o under high vacuum. [Beilstein 6 II 1084, 6 III 6326.]

Properties of 2,5-dihydroxybenzyl alcohol

Melting point: 100°
Boiling point: 216.62°C (rough estimate)
Density  1.2127 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.4638 (estimate)
pka 10.46±0.18(Predicted)

Safety information for 2,5-dihydroxybenzyl alcohol

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H302:Acute toxicity,oral
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P330:Rinse mouth.
P362:Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.
P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P405:Store locked up.
P403+P233:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…

Computed Descriptors for 2,5-dihydroxybenzyl alcohol

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