Description

2'-Hydroxymethyl-Biphenyl-2-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile bifunctional organic compound featuring both a carboxylic acid and a benzylic alcohol group on a biphenyl scaffold. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable high-purity intermediate for synthesizing more complex chemical entities. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical and agrochemical research & development teams for constructing active ingredients and novel molecular libraries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with biphenyl-based structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research: A versatile starting material for organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry projects in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2'-Hydroxymethyl-Biphenyl-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	18773-63-2
Molecular Formula	C14H12O3
Molecular Weight	228.24 g/mol
Synonyms	[2'-(Hydroxymethyl)[1,1'-biphenyl]-2-yl]methanol; 2'-(Hydroxymethyl)biphenyl-2-carboxylic Acid; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-2-carboxylic acid, 2'-(hydroxymethyl)-; 2-Carboxy-2'-hydroxymethylbiphenyl; o-(o'-Hydroxymethylphenyl)benzoic Acid
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Quality Control

We maintain a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic methods, to ensure compliance with customer specifications and industry standards. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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