5-Hydroxymethylresorcinol

Name: 5-Hydroxymethylresorcinol
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-052357

About 5-Hydroxymethylresorcinol

Listed under CAS 29654-55-5, 5-Hydroxymethylresorcinol is a metabolite / degradant standard available from Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C7H8O3, it has a molar mass of 140.14 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 5-(hydroxymethyl)benzene-1,3-diol. Common synonyms include 3,5-Dihydroxybenzyl alcohol and 1,3-Benzenediol, 5-(hydroxymethyl)-.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

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

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, 5-Hydroxymethylresorcinol is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	5-Hydroxymethylresorcinol
Catalogue No.	VQ-052357
CAS Number	29654-55-5
IUPAC name	5-(hydroxymethyl)benzene-1,3-diol
Molecular formula	C₇H₈O₃
Molecular weight	140.14 g/mol
Exact mass	140.0473
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	NGYYFWGABVVEPL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=C(C=C(C=C1O)O)CO
PubChem CID	34661

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 3
TPSA	60.7 Å²
Synonyms	3,5-Dihydroxybenzyl alcohol, 1,3-Benzenediol, 5-(hydroxymethyl)-, 5-(Hydroxymethyl)-1,3-benzenediol, 3,5-Dihydroxybenzylalcohol, 3,5-dihydroxy benzyl alcohol, 5-hydroxymethyl-benzene-1,3-diol, 3,5-Dihydroxybenzyl alcohol (NIST)

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 5-Hydroxymethylresorcinol?

The CAS Registry Number of 5-Hydroxymethylresorcinol is 29654-55-5. It is also known as 3,5-Dihydroxybenzyl alcohol, 1,3-Benzenediol, 5-(hydroxymethyl)-, 5-(Hydroxymethyl)-1,3-benzenediol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 5-Hydroxymethylresorcinol?

5-Hydroxymethylresorcinol has the molecular formula C7H8O3 and a molecular weight of 140.14 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 5-(hydroxymethyl)benzene-1,3-diol.

Which grade and pack sizes of 5-Hydroxymethylresorcinol can I order?

We supply 5-Hydroxymethylresorcinol 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 5-Hydroxymethylresorcinol?

Yes. Every lot of 5-Hydroxymethylresorcinol 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 5-Hydroxymethylresorcinol be shipped internationally?

Yes. 5-Hydroxymethylresorcinol 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.