Description

4-Hydroxybenzylamine (CAS No. 696-60-6), also known as 4-(aminomethyl)phenol, is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₇H₉NO. This white to off-white crystalline solid is a valuable building block in pharmaceutical, biochemical, and material science research. With a molecular weight of 123.15 g/mol, it offers excellent solubility in polar solvents such as water, ethanol, and methanol. 4-Hydroxybenzylamine is widely utilized as a precursor in the synthesis of bioactive molecules, Schiff bases, and polymer modifiers. Our product is rigorously tested for purity (typically ≥98% by HPLC) and is supplied with comprehensive analytical documentation, including ¹H NMR and FTIR spectra for verification. Suitable for use as a reagent in advanced oxidation studies, enzyme inhibition assays, and glycation research. Packaged under inert gas to ensure stability and shipped with temperature control options upon request.

Properties

• CAS Number: 696-60-6
• Complexity: 77
• IUPAC Name: 4-(aminomethyl)phenol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H9NO/c8-5-6-1-3-7(9)4-2-6/h1-4,9H,5,8H2
• InChI Key: RQJDUEKERVZLLU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 123.068413911
• Molecular Formula: C7H9NO
• Molecular Weight: 123.15
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1CN)O
• Topological: 46.3
• Monoisotopic Mass: 123.068413911
• Physical Description: Solid
• Melting Point: 114 – 115 °C
• Synonyms: 4-Hydroxybenzylamine, 4-(aminomethyl)phenol, 696-60-6, 4-(Aminomethyl)-Phenol, p-hydroxybenzylamine, a-Amino-p-cresol, Phenol, 4-(aminomethyl)-, UNII-7J7F85B7BI, 7J7F85B7BI, NSC 125720, NSC-125720, P-(AMINOMETHYL)PHENO, (4-hydroxyphenyl)methanamine, 4-(Aminomethyl)phenol, 9CI, P-HYDROXYBENZENEMETHANAMINE, DTXSID00219872, 4-HYDROXYBENZENEMETHANAMINE, P-CRESOL, .ALPHA.-AMINO-, ((4-HYDROXYPHENYL)METHYL)AMINE, P-CRESOL, ALPHA-AMINO-, DTXCID50142363, 671-027-9, 4-Aminomethyl-phenol, 4-hydroxybenzyl amine, para-Hydroxybenzylamine, 4-HOBA, MFCD00870499, CHEMBL202519, (4-HYDROXYPHENYL)METHANAMINIUM BROMIDE, 4-aminomethylphenol, F2158-0362, 4-hyroxybenzylamine, 4-hydroxylbenzylamine, 4-hydroxy benzylamine, p-(aminomethyl)phenol, 4-(amino methyl)phenol, phenol, 4-aminomethyl-, SCHEMBL63122, SCHEMBL63123, SCHEMBL1304221, SCHEMBL2642808, SCHEMBL5000696, SCHEMBL15666314, SCHEMBL27630948, CHEBI:173335, RQJDUEKERVZLLU-UHFFFAOYSA-N, SMSSF-0613750, ALBB-004114, BDBM50177412, CK2396, NSC125720, SBB046561, STK502926, AKOS000131573, CS-W004078, FH09583, HY-W004078, PS-5924, SB38361, AC-16618, BP-21023, PD096512, SY002006, 4-Hydroxybenzylamine, min. 98% by HPLC, DB-055316, A2305, EN300-44825, Q27268396

Application

4-Hydroxybenzylamine serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly those targeting neurodegenerative diseases due to its structural similarity to neurotransmitters. Researchers employ it as a scavenger of reactive carbonyl species in studies of oxidative stress and advanced glycation end-products (AGEs). The compound also finds use in polymer chemistry as a cross-linking agent for epoxy resins and polyurethane systems.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (97.9%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract 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, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (97.9%)

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