2,4-Dihydroxybenzyl alcohol

Also known as: 4-(Hydroxymethyl)resorcinol, 4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzene-1,3-diol, 1,3-Benzenediol, 4-(hydroxymethyl)-, 1,3-dihydroxy-4-dihydroxymethyl benzene, 2,4-Dihydroxy-benzyl alcohol, 2,4-Dihydroxy-benzylalkohol, 2.4-Dihydroxy-1-hydroxymethyl-benzol, 4-Hydroxymethyl-resorcin, 4-Methylolresorcinol

2,4-Dihydroxybenzyl alcohol (CAS 33617-59-3) is a compound in the Alcohols category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C7H8O3 and a molecular weight of 140.137 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 363.4±11.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.4±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 190.6±13.9 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 33617-59-3
Jingsj CID: J-1394795-0
Molecular Formula: C₇H₈O₃
Molecular Weight: 140.137 g/mol
Category: Alcohols
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point	363.4±11.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	1.4±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	190.6±13.9 °C
Exact Mass	140.047348
PSA	60.69000
LogP	-0.42
Vapor Pressure	0.0±0.9 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.649

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2907299090
Summary	2907299090 polyphenols; phenol-alcohols。supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward)。VAT:17.0%。tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:5.5%。general tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 2,4-Dihydroxybenzyl alcohol?

The CAS number of 2,4-Dihydroxybenzyl alcohol is 33617-59-3.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2,4-Dihydroxybenzyl alcohol?

2,4-Dihydroxybenzyl alcohol has molecular formula C7H8O3 and molecular weight 140.137 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of 2,4-Dihydroxybenzyl alcohol?

For 2,4-Dihydroxybenzyl alcohol, Upstream Products: 2,4-Dibenzyloxybenzyl Alcohol, Formaldehyde, Resorcinol; Downstream Products: 2,4-Dihydroxybenzamide, 2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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