3,5-Dihydroxybenzyl alcohol

Synonym(s):5-(Hydroxymethyl)resorcinol

CAS NO.：29654-55-5
Empirical Formula: C7H8O3
Molecular Weight: 140.14
MDL number: MFCD00016867
EINECS: 249-751-8
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-11-01 18:44:41

What is 3,5-Dihydroxybenzyl alcohol?

Chemical properties

White to light yellow crystal powder

The Uses of 3,5-Dihydroxybenzyl alcohol

3,5-Dihydroxybenzyl Alcohol is a used as a dendrimer building block.

The Uses of 3,5-Dihydroxybenzyl alcohol

3,5-Dihydroxybenzyl alcohol may be used as monomer for the synthesis of a series of monodisperse dendritic polyether macromolecules.?It may be employed in the synthesis of dimethylsilyl linked dihydroxybenzyl alcohol based dendrimers.

General Description

Aggregation behavior of 3,5-dihydroxybenzyl alcohol based dendritic polymers has been investigated by dynamic light scattering and transmission electron microscopy. Preparation of dendritic polyether macromolecules based on 3, 5-dihydroxybenzyl alcohol building block and having carboxylate groups as chain-ends has been described.

Properties of 3,5-Dihydroxybenzyl alcohol

Melting point:	182-186 °C (dec.) (lit.)
Boiling point:	216.62°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.2127 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.4638 (estimate)
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,2-8°C
solubility	Soluble in DMSO, methanol.
form	Crystalline Powder
pka	9.23±0.10(Predicted)
color	Off-white to beige-pink or gray
BRN	2326351
CAS DataBase Reference	29654-55-5(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for 3,5-Dihydroxybenzyl alcohol

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	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. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.