mhydroxyphenyl

m-Hydroxyphenyl is a chemical compound that belongs to the class of phenols, which are aromatic organic compounds containing a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a benzene ring. The "m" in m-hydroxyphenyl refers to the position of the hydroxyl group on the benzene ring, specifically at the meta position, which is the third carbon atom when starting the count from the side where the hydroxyl group is attached.

The chemical formula for m-hydroxyphenyl is C6H5O. It is an isomer of o-hydroxyphenyl (ortho-hydroxyphenyl) and p-hydroxyphenyl (para-hydroxyphenyl), which have the hydroxyl group at the ortho and para positions, respectively. The presence of the hydroxyl group in m-hydroxyphenyl makes it more reactive than the other isomers due to the electron-donating nature of the hydroxyl group, which can participate in various chemical reactions.

m-Hydroxyphenyl is a key intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, dyes, and other organic compounds. It is also used in the production of certain polymers and resins. The compound can be synthesized through various methods, including the hydrolysis of m-nitrophenyl or the reduction of m-nitrobenzoic acid.

In biological systems, m-hydroxyphenyl can be found as a metabolite of certain drugs and environmental pollutants. Its presence and effects can be studied using various analytical techniques, such as gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).