Description

1-Phenyl-1-Pyridin-4-Yl-Ethanol is a versatile chiral tertiary alcohol building block, crucial for the synthesis of complex organic molecules. Its unique structure, featuring both phenyl and pyridinyl groups, makes it a valuable intermediate for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced materials. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized organic molecules for electronic materials or liquid crystals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable compound for methodological studies in organic chemistry and scale-up process optimization.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Phenyl-1-Pyridin-4-Yl-Ethanol
CAS No.	19490-94-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₃NO
Molecular Weight	199.25 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Pyridinemethanol, α-phenyl-; α-Phenyl-4-pyridinemethanol; 1-(4-Pyridinyl)-1-phenylethanol; 1-Pyridin-4-yl-1-phenylethanol; (RS)-1-Phenyl-1-(pyridin-4-yl)ethanol; 1-Phenyl-1-(4-pyridyl)ethanol; 4-(1-Hydroxy-1-phenylethyl)pyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Phenyl-1-Pyridin-4-Yl-Ethanol is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency for your critical R&D and scale-up processes. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, chiral purity (if applicable), and impurity profile.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at 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)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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