Benzyl alcohol
Benzyl alcohol is an aromatic alcohol, a colorless liquid with a mild aromatic odor. Benzyl alcohol is an inhibitor of P450 enzyme. Benzyl alcohol mediated Toll-Like Receptor 4 to reduce the inflammatory response of liver injury in mice[1][2][3].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
100-51-6
Product Name Alternative
Benzenemethanol
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Cytochrome P450; Toll-like Receptor (TLR)
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Immunology/Inflammation; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Field of Research
Inflammation/Immunology
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Benzyl-alcohol.html
Concentration
10mM
Purity
99.99
Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
OCC1=CC=CC=C1
Molecular Formula
C7H8O
Molecular Weight
108.14
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Friedlander G, et al. Benzyl alcohol increases membrane fluidity and modulates cyclic AMP synthesis in intact renal epithelial cells. Biochim Biophys Acta. 1987 Oct 2;903 (2) :341-8.|[2]Du K, et al. Benzyl alcohol protects against acetaminophen hepatotoxicity by inhibiting cytochrome P450 enzymes but causes mitochondrial dysfunction and cell death at higher doses. Food Chem Toxicol. 2015 Dec;86:253-61.|[3]Cai C, et al. Benzyl alcohol attenuates acetaminophen-induced acute liver injury in a Toll-like receptor-4-dependent pattern in mice. Hepatology. 2014 Sep;60 (3) :990-1002.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
Store at room temperature 3 years
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
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