Vanillyl alcohol

Vanillyl alcohol
Names
IUPAC name
4-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-methoxyphenol
Other names
3-Methoxy-4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol

4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzenemethanol
4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl alcohol
Vanillic alcohol

Vanillin alcohol
Identifiers
498-00-0 YesY
ChEBI CHEBI:18353
ChemSpider 56139
ECHA InfoCard 100.007.140
PubChem 62348
Properties
C8H10O3
Molar mass 154.17 g·mol−1
Appearance Crystalline white to off-white powder
Melting point 113°C[1]
Boiling point 293°C[2]
Acidity (pKa) 9.75[3]
Related compounds
Related phenols
vanillic acid, vanillin
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Vanillyl alcohol is derived from vanillin.[4] It is used to flavor food.[5]

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