Gastrodigenin

Gastrodigenin
Names
IUPAC name
4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenol
Other names
4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.009.790
UNII
  • 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
  • C1=CC(=CC=C1CO)O
Properties
C7H8O2
Molar mass 124.139 g·mol−1
Appearance white crystalline powder
Odor fruity or almond-like
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.

Gastrodin is the glucoside of gastrodigenin.