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vanillyl alcohol

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Description

Vanillyl alcohol, also known as 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl alcohol, is a phenolic compound naturally found in various plants. It is a colorless crystalline solid with a faint vanilla-like odor. It has been shown to exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities.

Vanillyl alcohol can be synthesized through various methods, including the reduction of vanillin with sodium borohydride or catalytic hydrogenation. Its antioxidant properties are attributed to its ability to scavenge free radicals, protecting cells from oxidative damage.

It is also believed to play a role in plant defense mechanisms against pathogens. Research on vanillyl alcohol is ongoing, exploring its potential applications in various fields, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food preservation. Studies are being conducted to understand its biological effects, including its anti-cancer and neuroprotective properties. The compound's ability to modulate signaling pathways involved in inflammation and immunity is also being investigated.'

vanillyl alcohol: structure [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

vanillyl alcohol : A monomethoxybenzene that is 2-methoxyphenol substituted by a hydroxymethyl group at position 4. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID62348
CHEMBL ID4297450
CHEBI ID18353
SCHEMBL ID62348
MeSH IDM0081999

Synonyms (73)

Synonym
nsc-3993
nsc3993
4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methoxyphenol
CHEBI:18353
vanillic alcohol
v 0018
4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl methanol
3-methoxy-4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol
vanillin alcohol
v 0018 (alcohol)
OPREA1_448599
4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methoxy-phenol
4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-benzenemethanol
vanillyl alcohol
4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzenemethanol
498-00-0
4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl alcohol
C06317
vanillyl alcohol, >=98%, fg
4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl alcohol, 98%
VANILLYL-ALCOHOL ,
AC-11229
4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-benzyl alcohol
BMSE000444
4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenylmethanol
benzenemethanol, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-
BMSE010010
V0018 ,
STK801276
AKOS000121367
4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methoxy-phenol;vanillyl alcohol
A827855
BBL008880
S3859
ai3-24186
einecs 207-852-4
unii-x7ea1jua6m
x7ea1jua6m ,
fema no. 3737
nsc 3993
FT-0688190
2-pyridinecarboxylicacid, 6-amino-3-bromo-, methyl ester
vanillyl alcohol [fhfi]
v-0018
4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylalcohol
SCHEMBL62348
4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methoxyphenol #
vanillol
W-106004
AC-34892
mfcd00004659
F0001-1299
DTXSID20198074
vanillyl alcohol, analytical standard
D71248
a,4-dihydroxy-3-methoxytoluene
4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzenemethanol, 9ci
fema 3737
4-hidroxy-3-methoxybenzyl alcohol
4-hydroxy-3-methyl benzyl alcohol
SY013849
DB12087
4-hydroxymethyl-2-methoxyphenol
DS-9418
vanillylalcohol
4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylalcohol(vanillicalcohol)
Q2510417
EN300-16637
CS-0018572
HY-N2067
CCG-266245
CHEMBL4297450
Z56347244

Research Excerpts

Overview

Vanillyl alcohol is a component of Gastrodia elata Bl.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Vanillyl alcohol (VA) is a component of Gastrodia elata Bl. "( Anticonvulsive and free radical scavenging activities of vanillyl alcohol in ferric chloride-induced epileptic seizures in Sprague-Dawley rats.
Chang, CH; Chiang, SY; Hsieh, CL; Hsieh, CT; Li, TC; Lin, JG; Pon, CZ; Tang, NY, 2000
)
1.99

Effects

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"As vanillyl alcohol has low solubility in hydrophobic solvents and castor oil has low solubility in hydrophilic solvents, there is practical difficulty in using them."( Lipase-mediated synthesis of ricinoleic acid vanillyl ester and evaluation of antioxidant and antibacterial activity.
Kim, HK; Kim, JJ; Park, CG, 2020
)
1.07

Dosage Studied

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" In experiment 1, gerbils were treated with EFME of GE at a dosage of 500 mg/kg/day for 2 weeks."( Protective effects of several components of Gastrodia elata on lipid peroxidation in gerbil brain homogenates.
Jung, TY; Kim, HJ; Kim, IS; Lee, H; Lee, SR; Suh, SI; Yoo, HS, 2007
)
0.34
" Several model compound studies indicate that variations in the reaction media, such as the pH and the enzyme dosage used, have an impact on the observed product distribution of laccase promoted oxidation, but no detailed study has been reported to explain these results."( On the factors affecting product distribution in laccase-catalyzed oxidation of a lignin model compound vanillyl alcohol: experimental and computational evaluation.
Heinonen, P; Karhunen, P; Kruus, K; Lahtinen, M; Oivanen, M; Sipilä, J, 2013
)
0.6
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (1)

RoleDescription
plant metaboliteAny eukaryotic metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in plants, the kingdom that include flowering plants, conifers and other gymnosperms.
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (2)

ClassDescription
benzyl alcoholsCompounds containing a phenylmethanol skeleton.
guaiacolsAny phenol carrying an additional methoxy substituent at the ortho-position.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Research

Studies (58)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19902 (3.45)18.7374
1990's3 (5.17)18.2507
2000's14 (24.14)29.6817
2010's33 (56.90)24.3611
2020's6 (10.34)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 47.36

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index47.36 (24.57)
Research Supply Index4.11 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.20 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index70.53 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (47.36)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews0 (0.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other60 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]