Description

4-(Diphenylhydroxymethyl)Benzoic Acid is a specialized organic compound featuring a benzoic acid core substituted with a diphenylhydroxymethyl group, making it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate. Its structure is pivotal for synthesizing complex molecules where precise stereochemistry and aromatic functionality are required. This chemical is essential for research and development laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system or with specific stereochemical requirements.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that benefit from its aromatic and alcohol functionalities.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Advanced Material Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its rigid, multi-aromatic structure.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable compound for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including new coupling reactions and stereoselective transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Diphenylhydroxymethyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	19672-49-2
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₁₆O₃
Molecular Weight	304.34 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Hydroxydiphenylmethyl)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 4-(diphenylhydroxymethyl)-; α,α-Diphenyl-4-hydroxy-m-toluic acid; 4-(α-Hydroxybenzhydryl)benzoic acid; 4-Carboxybenzhydrol; p-(Diphenylhydroxymethyl)benzoic acid; (4-Carboxyphenyl)diphenylmethanol
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-(Diphenylhydroxymethyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation to ensure traceability and compliance with your project specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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