3-Methoxybenzyl alcohol

3-Methoxybenzyl alcohol is a chemical compound registered under number CAS 6971-51-3, with the molecular formula C₈H₁₀O₂, and a molar mass of 138.16 g/mol.

The molecule contains 20 atoms connected by 20 chemical bonds. The full systematic IUPAC name of this compound is (3-methoxyphenyl)methanol. The interactive 3D model above lets you view the spatial arrangement of the atoms — you can rotate it with the mouse, zoom with the scroll wheel, and switch between skeletal / Ball & Stick / Space Fill visualization modes.

In terms of physicochemical properties, the partition coefficient logP = 1.2 (positive value, a lipophilic compound), polar surface area PSA = 29.5 Ų, 1 donors and 2 hydrogen bond acceptors. These parameters are key when assessing bioavailability and interaction with biomolecules.

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Molecular formula	C8H10O2
Masa molowa	138.16 g/mol
IUPAC	(3-methoxyphenyl)methanol
SMILES	COC1=CC=CC(=C1)CO
InChIKey	IIGNZLVHOZEOPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
logP (XLogP3)	1.2
PSA	29.5 Ų
HBD / HBA	1 / 2
PubChem CID	CID 81437 ↗

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3-Methoxybenzyl alcohol · (3-Methoxyphenyl)methanol · 6971-51-3 · m-Methoxybenzyl alcohol · Benzenemethanol, 3-methoxy- · 3-Anise alcohol · 3-Anisyl alcohol · M-ANISALCOHOL · UNII-I1XC3698N5 · I1XC3698N5 · EINECS 230-200-5 · NSC-66559 · BENZYL ALCOHOL, M-METHOXY- · NSC 66559 · (3-(METHYLOXY)PHENYL)METHANOL

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