Description

Benzenemethanol, α-Methyl-4-(1-Methylethyl)-, (Alphar)- (9Ci) is a specialized aromatic alcohol derivative, also known by its CAS number 105364-42-9. This compound serves as a valuable chiral intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the production of complex molecules with high stereochemical purity. It is primarily required by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in routes requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the isopropylbenzene moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a precursor for fragrances, flavors, and specialty polymers that benefit from its aromatic and alcohol functional groups.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: Employed as a substrate or ligand precursor in academic and industrial research focused on developing new catalytic methodologies.
• Material Science: Utilized in the synthesis of liquid crystals or other advanced organic materials requiring rigid, substituted benzyl structures.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Benzenemethanol, α-Methyl-4-(1-Methylethyl)-, (Alphar)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	105364-42-9
Molecular Formula	C11H16O
Molecular Weight	164.24 g/mol
Synonyms	(αR)-α-Methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)benzenemethanol; (R)-1-(4-Isopropylphenyl)ethanol; (R)-p-Isopropyl-α-methylbenzyl alcohol; (R)-4-Isopropylbenzyl methyl alcohol; (R)-1-(4-Isopropylphenyl)ethyl alcohol; (R)-α-Methyl-4-isopropylbenzenemethanol; (R)-HMPB alcohol (contextual); (R)-1-(p-Isopropylphenyl)ethanol
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Quality Control

Our production of Benzenemethanol, α-Methyl-4-(1-Methylethyl)-, (Alphar)- (9Ci) adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques, including chiral HPLC, to confirm enantiomeric excess and identity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 properties, this material is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon for long-term storage. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral 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.