Description

2-Phenyl-2-Chloroethanol is a versatile organic building block characterized by the presence of both a phenyl group and a chloroethanol moiety. This bifunctional structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. It is particularly sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced material precursors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential β-blockers and other biologically active compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its aromatic and halogenated structure is incorporated into the final molecule.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers, leveraging its reactivity for ether or ester formation.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in research and development for nucleophilic substitution reactions, cyclization processes, and as a chiral synthon in asymmetric synthesis.
• Liquid Crystal & Material Science: Potential intermediate in the synthesis of liquid crystal compounds and other advanced organic materials requiring specific aromatic-aliphatic linkages.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Phenyl-2-Chloroethanol
CAS No.	1004-99-5
Molecular Formula	C8H9ClO
Molecular Weight	156.61 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-1-phenylethanol; α-Chlorophenethyl Alcohol; (2-Chloro-1-hydroxyethyl)benzene; 1-Phenyl-2-chloroethanol; Phenylethylene chlorohydrin; Styrene chlorohydrin; Benzeneethanol, 2-chloro-; NSC 406919
EINECS	213-728-6

Quality Control

Our 2-Phenyl-2-Chloroethanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.