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3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol

Also known as: 3-Hydroxybenzenemethanol, m-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol, 3-(Hydroxymethyl)phenol, Benzyl alcohol, m-hydroxy-, 3-Methylolphenol

3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol (CAS 620-24-6) is a compound in the Solvents category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C7H8O2 and a molecular weight of 124.13700 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 69-72 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 300°C, a density of 1,16 g/cm3 and a flash point of 300°C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H318 — Causes serious eye damage and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
620-24-6
Jingsj CID
J-32388-4
Molecular Formula
C7H8O2
Molecular Weight
124.13700 g/mol
Category
Solvents
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point69-72 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point300°C
Density1,16 g/cm3
Flash Point300°C
Exact Mass124.05200
PSA40.46000
LogP0.88450
Refractive Index1.5418 (25ºC)
Additional Propertysoluble

GHS Safety & Compliance

Corrosion / IrritantSignal word: Danger
  • H315 — Causes skin irritation
  • H318 — Causes serious eye damage
  • H335 — May cause respiratory irritation

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2907299090
Summary2907299090 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 3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol?

The CAS number of 3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol is 620-24-6.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol?

3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol has molecular formula C7H8O2 and molecular weight 124.13700 g/mol.

Is 3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol hazardous?

3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H318 — Causes serious eye damage; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "3-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol (CAS 620-24-6)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-32388-4 (accessed 2026-11-06).

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