CAS No. 620-24-6
Batch:
Purity:99.88
Chemical Structure
Check the
3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| CAS Number | 620-24-6 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C7H8O2 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 124.14 | |
| SMILES | C1=CC(=CC(=C1)O)CO |
3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol is a phenolic derivative that acts as an antioxidant and radical-scavenging agent. It modulates oxidative stress pathways by mitigating reactive oxygen species accumulation, thereby protecting cells against oxidative damage and lipid peroxidation. Additionally, 3-hydroxybenzyl alcohol functions as a key metabolic intermediate in fungal secondary metabolite biosynthetic pathways, undergoing enzymatic oxidation to support cellular redox homeostasis and metabolic turnover. [1]
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1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
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Batch:
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).
- 3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol Solubility in DMSO
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- 3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol Chemical Structure (2D and 3D)
- 3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol SDS｜MSDS
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.