2-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol, 98%

Name: 2-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-010144

About 2-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol, 98%

2-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol (CAS 90-01-7) is a phenolic building block offered by Vaqora Chemicals at a purity of 98%. Its molecular formula is C7H8O2 and its molecular weight is 124.14 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-(hydroxymethyl)phenol. It is also known as Saligenine or Salicyl alcohol.

It is supplied as white to yellow to red powder or crystals. Literature values give a melting point of 84-87 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span organic synthesis and API synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 5 g, 25 g and 100 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-010144
CAS Number	90-01-7
IUPAC name	2-(hydroxymethyl)phenol
Molecular formula	C₇H₈O₂
Molecular weight	124.14 g/mol
Exact mass	124.0524
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29332990
InChIKey	CQRYARSYNCAZFO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C(=C1)CO)O
PubChem CID	5146

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White to yellow to red powder or crystals
Melting point	84-87 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	0.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 2
TPSA	40.5 Å²
Synonyms	Saligenine, Salicyl alcohol, Saligenin, o-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol, Benzenemethanol, 2-hydroxy-, Saligenol, Diathesin, Salicylalkohol, Salicain, 2-methylol phenol, 2-monomethylolphenol, 2-Methylolphenol

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, 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 2-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol, 98% is 90-01-7. It is also known as Saligenine, Salicyl alcohol, Saligenin.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol, 98%?

2-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol, 98% has the molecular formula C7H8O2 and a molecular weight of 124.14 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-(hydroxymethyl)phenol.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol, 98% can I order?

We supply 2-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol, 98% in (98%) grade, in 5 g, 25 g, 100 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol, 98% 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 2-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol, 98% 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.