| Name | Homovanillyl alcohol |
| Synonyms | Homovanillyl alcohol HOMOVANILLYL ALCOHOL 2-(4-guaiacyl)-ethanol 2-(4Fluorophenoxy)ethanol 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)guaiacol 4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXYPHENETHANOL 3-Methoxy-4-hydroxyphenylethanol 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-methoxyphenol 2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)ethanol 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenethyl alcohol 4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXYPHENETHYL ALCOHOL 4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXYPHENYLETHYL ALCOHOL |
| CAS | 2380-78-1 |
| EINECS | 219-175-1 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C9H12O3/c1-12-9-6-7(4-5-10)2-3-8(9)11/h2-3,6,10-11H,4-5H2,1H3 |
| InChIKey | XHUBSJRBOQIZNI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C9H12O3 |
| Molar Mass | 168.19 |
| Density | 1.182±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| Melting Point | 40-42°C(lit.) |
| Boling Point | 316.8±27.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Flash Point | >230°F |
| Solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| Vapor Presure | 0.000169mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Color | White to Off-White |
| pKa | 10.23±0.18(Predicted) |
| Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| Refractive Index | 1.558 |
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
| Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| biological activity | Homovanillyl alcohol are biological metabolites of hydroxytyrosol. Hydroxytyrosol is a phenolic compound found in original olive oil (VOO) and wine. Homovanillyl alcohol can protect red blood cells (RBCs) from oxidative damage and have a protective effect on cardiovascular diseases. |