CAS No. 90-01-7
Batch:
Purity:98
Chemical Structure
Check the
2-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| CAS Number | 90-01-7 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C7H8O2 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 124.14 | |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C(C(=C1)CO)O |
2-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol is a natural phenolic compound and precursor to salicylic acid that modulates inflammatory pathway signaling. As a metabolite derived from salicin hydrolysis, it undergoes oxidation to form salicylic acid, leading to the inhibition of the cyclooxygenase pathway and downregulation of downstream pro-inflammatory mediators. This conversion attenuates prostaglandin synthesis to exert anti-inflammatory and antioxidant responses.[1]
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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| DMSO |
24 mg/mL
(193.33 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
- 2-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol Solubility in DMSO
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- 2-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol Chemical Structure (2D and 3D)
- 2-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol SDS｜MSDS
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.