Description

3-(1-Hydroxyethyl)Benzonitrile is a versatile benzonitrile derivative featuring a hydroxymethyl side chain, making it a valuable chiral building block and synthetic intermediate. This compound is crucial for the development of advanced pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals due to its functional group compatibility and potential for further chemical transformations. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for synthesizing active ingredients and complex organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of chiral drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) agents and receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and fungicides where the benzonitrile moiety is a core structural element.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for creating specialized organic molecules used in electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Chiral Ligand & Catalyst Development: The hydroxymethyl group provides a handle for constructing complex ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Fine Chemical & Flavor/Fragrance Synthesis: Intermediate for producing high-value aromatic compounds with specific functional properties.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in organic chemistry research.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(1-Hydroxyethyl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	115098-69-6
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO
Molecular Weight	147.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(1-Hydroxyethyl)benzonitrile; 3-(1-Hydroxyethyl)phenyl cyanide; m-(1-Hydroxyethyl)benzonitrile; 3-Cyanobenzyl alcohol, methyl-; 1-(3-Cyanophenyl)ethanol; α-Methyl-3-cyanobenzyl alcohol; 3-(α-Hydroxyethyl)benzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 3-(1-hydroxyethyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(1-Hydroxyethyl)Benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC/GC purity, chiral purity (enantiomeric excess), and identification by spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR). Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request for every shipment.

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 and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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