2-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-methoxyphenol

2-羟基-4-甲氧基苄醇

Also known as: 2-HYDROXY-4-METHOXYBENZYL ALCOHOL, 2-Hydroxymethyl-5-methoxyphenol, Benzenemethanol, 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-, RARECHEM AL BD 0038, MFCD00238617

2-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-methoxyphenol (CAS 59648-29-2) is a compound in the Alcohols category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H10O3 and a molecular weight of 154.163 g/mol. It is also known as 2-HYDROXY-4-METHOXYBENZYL ALCOHOL, 2-Hydroxymethyl-5-methoxyphenol and Benzenemethanol, 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-. Key properties include a boiling point of 265.4±10.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 114.3±19.0 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 59648-29-2
Jingsj CID: J-879472-7
Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₀O₃
Chinese Name: 2-羟基-4-甲氧基苄醇
Molecular Weight: 154.163 g/mol
Category: Alcohols
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point	265.4±10.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	114.3±19.0 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-methoxyphenol?

The CAS number of 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-methoxyphenol is 59648-29-2.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-methoxyphenol?

2-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-methoxyphenol has molecular formula C8H10O3 and molecular weight 154.163 g/mol.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "2-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-methoxyphenol (CAS 59648-29-2)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-879472-7 (accessed 2026-10-24).

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