Homovanillyl alcohol
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. 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. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 2380-78-1
- Jingsj CID
- J-42196-5
- Molecular Formula
- C9H12O3
- Molecular Weight
- 168.190 g/mol
- Category
- Alcohols
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 40-42 °C(lit.) |
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| Boiling Point | 316.8±27.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 145.4±23.7 °C |
| Exact Mass | 168.078644 |
| PSA | 49.69000 |
| LogP | 0.33 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.7 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.559 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Fátima Paiva-Martins, et al. Protective Activity of Hydroxytyrosol Metabolites on Erythrocyte Oxidative-Induced Hemolysis. J Agric Food Chem. 2013 Jul 10;61(27):6636-42. [2]. Rafael De la Torre, et al. Protective Effect of Homovanillyl Alcohol on Cardiovascular Disease and Total Mortality: Virgin Olive Oil, Wine, and Catechol-Methylation. Am J Clin Nutr. 2017 Jun;105(6):1297-1304. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2909499000 |
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| Summary | 2909499000. ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. 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 Homovanillyl alcohol?
The CAS number of Homovanillyl alcohol is 2380-78-1.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Homovanillyl alcohol?
Homovanillyl alcohol has molecular formula C9H12O3 and molecular weight 168.190 g/mol.
Is Homovanillyl alcohol hazardous?
Homovanillyl alcohol has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Homovanillyl alcohol?
For Homovanillyl alcohol, Upstream Products: Eugenol, 2-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acetaldehyde, Sodium methoxide; Downstream Products: 2-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acetaldehyde, Hydroxytyrosol.
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