Vanillyl alcohol
Also known as: 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl alcohol, 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzenemethanol, Vanillic alcohol, Vanillinol, Benzenemethanol, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-, 2-Hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)anisole, α,4-Dihydroxy-3-methoxytoluene
Vanillyl alcohol (CAS 498-00-0) 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. Key properties include a melting point of 110-117 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 313.1±27.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 143.2±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.
- 498-00-0
- Jingsj CID
- J-28634-0
- Molecular Formula
- C8H10O3
- Molecular Weight
- 154.163 g/mol
- Category
- Alcohols
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 110-117 °C(lit.) |
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| Boiling Point | 313.1±27.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 143.2±23.7 °C |
| Exact Mass | 154.062988 |
| PSA | 49.69000 |
| LogP | 0.00 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.7 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.570 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Chen Z, et al. Establishing an Artificial Pathway for De Novo Biosynthesis of Vanillyl Alcohol in Escherichia coli. ACS Synth Biol. 2017 Sep 15;6(9):1784-1792. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 29095090 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Vanillyl alcohol?
The CAS number of Vanillyl alcohol is 498-00-0.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Vanillyl alcohol?
Vanillyl alcohol has molecular formula C8H10O3 and molecular weight 154.163 g/mol.
Is Vanillyl alcohol hazardous?
Vanillyl 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 Vanillyl alcohol?
For Vanillyl alcohol, Upstream Products: Vanillin, Vanillic acid, 2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol; Downstream Products: 6-methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-7-ol hydrochloride, 4-Benzyloxy-3-methoxybenzyl alcohol, 4-(Hydroxymethyl)catechol.
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