4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol

Agent Name
4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol
CAS Number
623-05-2
Formula
C7-H8-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol formula graphical representation
Synonyms
4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenol; 4-Hydroxybenzenemethanol; 4-Methylolphenol; alpha-Hydroxy-p-cresol; p-(Hydroxymethyl)phenol; p-Methylolphenol; Benzenemethanol, 4-hydroxy-; Benzyl alcohol, p-hydroxy- (8CI); p-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol; [ChemIDplus] (4-Hydroxyphenyl)methanol; [JECFA]
Category
Phenols
Description
White to cream crystalline powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
Causes other degenerative changes to brain and effects on other enzymes in acute intraperitoneal studies of mice; Human dermal administration causes allergic dermatitis and cutaneous sensitization in 2-day studies; [RTECS] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Reference Link #1
Sensitizing capacity of 2-methylol phenol, 4-methylol phenol and 2,4,6-trimethylol phenol in the guinea pig.
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.000825 mm Hg

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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