Homovanillyl alcohol
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Homovanillyl alcohol
| Homovanillyl alcohol[1] | |
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4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-methoxyphenol |
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Other names
Homovanillic alcohol; MOPET; 3-Methoxy-4-hydroxyphenylethanol; 3-Methoxy-4-hydroxyphenethyl alcohol; 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenethanol, 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenethyl alcohol |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 2380-78-1  |
| PubChem | 16928 |
| ChemSpider | 16039 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C9H12O3 |
| Molar mass | 168.19 g/mol |
| Melting point |
40–42 °C |
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| R-phrases | R36/37/38 |
| S-phrases | S26 S36 |
| Flash point | 113 °C |
 (verify) (what is:  / ?)Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
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Homovanillyl alcohol is a metabolite of hydroxytyrosol, which in turn is a metabolite of the neurotransmitter dopamine.
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