Description

2-Phenyl-1.3-Dioxolane-4-Methanol is a versatile chiral building block and protected glycol derivative of significant interest in fine chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials, where its dioxolane ring and benzylic alcohol functionality enable precise stereochemical control. Industries that need it include pharmaceutical R&D for active ingredient synthesis, agrochemical manufacturers developing new crop protection agents, and academic or industrial laboratories focused on asymmetric catalysis and ligand design.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral synthon for the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring specific stereocenters.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides where its structural motif contributes to biological activity.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands and catalysts used in enantioselective reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.
• Polymer Science: Can be utilized as a monomer or modifying agent for creating polymers with specific functional properties.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and chemical biology.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Phenyl-1.3-Dioxolane-4-Methanol
CAS No.	1708-39-0
Molecular Formula	C10H12O3
Molecular Weight	180.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Phenyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol; (4-Hydroxymethyl-2-phenyl-1,3-dioxolane); Phenylacetaldehyde Glycerol Acetal; Glycerol 1,2-Acetonide 3-Benzyl Ether; Solketal Phenylacetal; α,β-Isopropylidene Glycerol Benzyl Ether; Benzyl Glyceryl Acetal; 2-Phenyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-ylmethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Phenyl-1.3-Dioxolane-4-Methanol is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality assurance includes comprehensive analytical testing against established internal specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Optical Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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