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148830

Homovanillyl alcohol

99%

Synonym(s):

4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenethanol, 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenethyl alcohol

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Linear Formula:
HOC6H3(OCH3)CH2CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
168.19
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
EC Number:
219-175-1
MDL number:
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Product Name

Homovanillyl alcohol, 99%

InChI key

XHUBSJRBOQIZNI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

1S/C9H12O3/c1-12-9-6-7(4-5-10)2-3-8(9)11/h2-3,6,10-11H,4-5H2,1H3

SMILES string

COc1cc(CCO)ccc1O

assay

99%

form

solid

mp

40-42 °C (lit.)

functional group

hydroxyl

Quality Level

Application

Homovanillyl alcohol was used in the preparation of galactosides.

General description

Homovanillyl alcohol is a key component of Queen mandibular pheromone.

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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

235.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

113 °C - closed cup

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves


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G Mårdh et al.
Biochemistry, 25(23), 7279-7282 (1986-11-18)
The class I human liver alcohol dehydrogenases (ADHs) catalyze the interconversion of the intermediary alcohols and aldehydes of dopamine metabolism in vitro, whereas those of the class II and class III do not. The individual, homogeneous class I isozymes oxidize
Effects of L-DOPA on the excretion of alcoholic metabolites of catecholamines and trace amines in rat and human urine.
D J Edwards et al.
Biochemical medicine, 25(2), 135-148 (1981-04-01)
K Fukuhara et al.
Journal of neuroendocrinology, 8(1), 65-72 (1996-01-01)
We compared sympathoadrenal responses to intermittent cold (SART) stress (in which cold exposure is interrupted by 4-hourly intervals daily at room temperature) with those to continuous cold (-3 degrees C) stress. Plasma levels of dihydroxyphenylalanine (DOPA), catecholamines and their metabolites
M Phillippe et al.
American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 143(7), 782-787 (1982-08-01)
Previous investigation has demonstrated biologically significant concentrations of catecholamines in amniotic fluid, which increase with gestation. The half life, metabolic clearance rate, and metabolic fate of these hormones in the amniotic compartment are yet to be established. This study was
Kyle T Beggs et al.
Current biology : CB, 19(14), 1206-1209 (2009-06-16)
Queen mandibular pheromone (QMP) is produced by honey bee queens and used to regulate the behavior and physiology of their nestmates. QMP has recently been shown to block aversive learning in young worker bees, an effect that can be mimicked

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