3,5-Dihydroxybenzyl alcohol

The 3.5-Dihydroxybenzylalcohol, with the CAS registry number 29654-55-5, is also known as 5-(Hydroxymethyl)resorcinol. It belongs to the product categories of Benzhydrols, Benzyl & Special Alcohols; Benzene Derivates; Building Blocks for Dendrimers; Functional Materials; Chiral Chemicals. Its EINECS registry number is 249-751-8. This chemical's molecular formula is C₇H₈O₃ and molecular weight is 140.13662. Its IUPAC name is called 5-(hydroxymethyl)benzene-1,3-diol. The product should be sealed and stored in cool place. It can be used as intermediates of Armillarisin.

Physical properties of 3.5-Dihydroxybenzylalcohol: (1)ACD/LogP: -0.42; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): -0.42; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): -0.43; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 14.03; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 13.85; (8)#H bond acceptors: 3; (9)#H bond donors: 3; (10)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 4; (11)Index of Refraction: 1.648; (12)Molar Refractivity: 36.46 cm³; (13)Molar Volume: 100.1 cm³; (14)Surface Tension: 71.2 dyne/cm; (15)Density: 1.399 g/cm³; (16)Flash Point: 188.9 °C; (17)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 63.95 kJ/mol; (18)Boiling Point: 360.4 °C at 760 mmHg; (19)Vapour Pressure: 8.03E-06 mmHg at 25°C.

Uses of 3.5-Dihydroxybenzylalcohol: it can be used to produce [3,5-bis-(3,5-bis-benzyloxy-benzyloxy)-phenyl]-methanol. This reaction will need reagent potassium carbonate, 18-crown-6. The yield is about 91%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical may cause inflammation to the skin or other mucous membranes. It is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. In case of contact with eyes, you should rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Whenever you will contact it, please wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)Canonical SMILES: C1=C(C=C(C=C1O)O)CO
(2)InChI: InChI=1S/C7H8O3/c8-4-5-1-6(9)3-7(10)2-5/h1-3,8-10H,4H2
(3)InChIKey: NGYYFWGABVVEPL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

The toxicity data is as follows:

Organism	Test Type	Route	Reported Dose (Normalized Dose)	Effect	Source
mouse	LD50	intravenous	750mg/kg (750mg/kg)		British Journal of Pharmacology and Chemotherapy. Vol. 22, Pg. 221, 1964.