Hydroxytyrosol is a member of the class of catechols that is benzene-1,2-diol substituted by a 2-hydroxyethyl group at position 4. Isolated from Olea europaea, it exhibits antioxidant and antineoplastic activities. Among its listed roles, it functions as a metabolite, an antioxidant and an antineoplastic agent. It belongs to the class of catechols and a primary alcohol. Functionally, it is related to 2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethanol. The directory classifies it as a unknown/inactive API with a natural source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include 3-Hydroxytyrosol and Homoprotocatechuyl alcohol. Its PubChem CID is 82755.
Hydroxytyrosol
| CAS No | 10597-60-1 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C8H10O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 154.16 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)benzene-1,2-diol |
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Hydroxytyrosol is a member of the class of catechols that is benzene-1,2-diol substituted by a 2-hydroxyethyl group at position 4. Isolated from Olea europaea, it exhibits antioxidant and antineoplastic activities.
The listed CAS number is 10597-60-1.
The listed molecular formula is C8H10O3.
The listed molecular weight is 154.16 g/mol.
4-(2-hydroxyethyl)benzene-1,2-diol.
The source lists 3-Hydroxytyrosol and Homoprotocatechuyl alcohol.