Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
90-01-7
Molecular Formula
C7H8O2
Molecular Weight
124.14 g/mol
Synonym

2-Hydroxybenzenemethanol; 2-(Hydroxymethyl)phenol; o-Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol; Salicain; Saligenin; Saligenol; o-(Hydroxymethyl)phenol;

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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Salicyl alcohol is an aromatic organic compound with the formula C₇H₈O₂, consisting of a benzene ring with a hydroxyl group (–OH) and a hydroxymethyl group (–CH₂OH). It is commonly used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and in the production of fragrances and pharmaceutical compounds.