Homovanillyl alcohol

高香草醇

Also known as: 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenethyl alcohol, 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-methoxyphenol, 3-methoxy-4-hydroxyphenethyl alcohol, homovanillic alcohol, 2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)ethanol, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenethanol, benzeneethanol, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-, 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)guaiacol, vanillylmethanol, ba 2772

Homovanillyl alcohol (CAS 2380-78-1) is a compound in the Alcohols category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C9H12O3 and a molecular weight of 168.190 g/mol. It is also known as 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenethyl alcohol, 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-methoxyphenol and 3-methoxy-4-hydroxyphenethyl alcohol. Key properties include a melting point of 40-42 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 316.8±27.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 145.4±23.7 °C. GHS signal word: Warning. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.

2380-78-1

Jingsj CID

J-42196-2

Molecular Formula

C₉H₁₂O₃

Chinese Name

高香草醇

Molecular Weight

168.190 g/mol

Category

Alcohols

Last updated

8/21/2026