Gastrodigenin

Gastrodigenin

Names
IUPAC name 4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenol
Other names 4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol
Identifiers
CAS Number	623-05-2
3D model (Jmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	122
ECHA InfoCard	100.009.790
PubChem	125
InChI InChI=1S/C7H8O2/c8-5-6-1-3-7(9)4-2-6/h1-4,8-9H,5H2 Key: BVJSUAQZOZWCKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N InChI=1/C7H8O2/c8-5-6-1-3-7(9)4-2-6/h1-4,8-9H,5H2 Key: BVJSUAQZOZWCKN-UHFFFAOYAV
SMILES C1=CC(=CC=C1CO)O
Properties
Chemical formula	C7H8O2
Molar mass	124.14 g·mol^−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Gastrodigenin is a phenolic compound found in the rhizome of Gastrodia elata.^[1]

Gastrodin is the glucoside of gastrodigenin.^[2]

See also

• Habenariol, a phenolic compound found in the semi aquatic orchid Habenaria repens

References

1. Hayashi, J.; Sekine, T.; Deguchi, S.; Lin, Q.; Horie, S.; Tsuchiya, S.; Yano, S.; Watanabe, K.; Ikegami, F. (2002). "Phenolic compounds from Gastrodia rhizome and relaxant effects of related compounds on isolated smooth muscle preparation". Phytochemistry. 59 (5): 513–519. doi:10.1016/S0031-9422(02)00008-0. PMID 11853746.
2. Guo, Z.; Tan, T.; Zhong, Y.; Wu, C. (1991). "Study of the mechanism of gastrodin and derivatives of gastrodigenin" [Study of the mechanism of gastrodin and derivatives of gastrodigenin]. Hua xi yi ke da xue xue bao / Journal of West China University of Medical Sciences (in Chinese). 22 (1): 79–82. PMID 1663484.