p-Hydroxybenzyl methyl ether

About p-Hydroxybenzyl methyl ether

p-Hydroxybenzyl methyl ether is a metabolite / degradant standard carrying the CAS registry number 5355-17-9. The compound has the formula C8H10O2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 138.16 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 4-(methoxymethyl)phenol. Alternative names: Phenol, 4-(methoxymethyl)- and p-(methoxymethyl)phenol.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

It is used in metabolite identification, stability-indicating method development and impurity profiling, as well as in QC testing and ANDA/DMF documentation. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	p-Hydroxybenzyl methyl ether
Catalogue No.	VQ-051094
CAS Number	5355-17-9
IUPAC name	4-(methoxymethyl)phenol
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₀O₂
Molecular weight	138.16 g/mol
Exact mass	138.0681
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	AHXXIALEMINDAW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	COCC1=CC=C(C=C1)O
PubChem CID	79310

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	29.5 Å²
Synonyms	Phenol, 4-(methoxymethyl)-, p-(methoxymethyl)phenol, alpha-Methoxy-p-cresol, 4-Methoxymethylphenol, 4-Hydroxybenzyl methyl ether, 4-Methoxymethyl-phenol, 4-(methoxymethyl)-phenol, p-hydroxylbenzyl methyl ether

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P264, P264 + P265, P270, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of p-Hydroxybenzyl methyl ether?

The CAS Registry Number of p-Hydroxybenzyl methyl ether is 5355-17-9. It is also known as Phenol, 4-(methoxymethyl)-, p-(methoxymethyl)phenol, alpha-Methoxy-p-cresol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of p-Hydroxybenzyl methyl ether?

p-Hydroxybenzyl methyl ether has the molecular formula C8H10O2 and a molecular weight of 138.16 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 4-(methoxymethyl)phenol.

Which grade and pack sizes of p-Hydroxybenzyl methyl ether can I order?

We supply p-Hydroxybenzyl methyl ether in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with p-Hydroxybenzyl methyl ether?

Yes. Every lot of p-Hydroxybenzyl methyl ether is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can p-Hydroxybenzyl methyl ether be shipped internationally?

Yes. p-Hydroxybenzyl methyl ether is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.