2-Hydroxybenzeneethanol

• CAT Number: R060510
• CAS Number: 7768-28-7
• Molecular Formula: C8H10O2
• Molecular Weight: 138.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
• IUPAC Name: 2-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H10O2/c9-6-5-7-3-1-2-4-8(7)10/h1-4,9-10H,5-6H2
• InChIKey: ABFCOJLLBHXNOU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C(=C1)CCO)O

2-Hydroxybenzeneethanol (Cat No.:R060510), also known as phenylethanolamine or β-hydroxyphenethylamine. It features a hydroxyphenethyl group, combining a phenethylamine core with a hydroxyl group. This compound holds significance in medicinal chemistry and biochemistry as a precursor to various neurotransmitters like norepinephrine and dopamine. It also plays a role in the synthesis of diverse pharmaceuticals and is present in trace amounts in certain natural sources. 2-Hydroxybenzeneethanol’s structural similarity to neurotransmitters makes it important in understanding neural signaling and its applications in drug development and research.