4- Hydroxy Benzyl Alcohol

4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol (HBA) is a phenolic compound found in Gastrodia elata. It is as an antioxidant and anti-asthmatic agent.

Application

4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol can be used as a precursor for the synthesis of:

HBA-incorporated copolyoxalate (HPOX) nanoparticles as potential drug delivery system.

Poly(4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol) by enzyme catalyzed reaction.

4-Hydroxybenzyl imidazole derivatives.