Description

3-Chloro-5-Methylbenzenemethanol is a versatile aromatic alcohol derivative, serving as a key chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the functional benzylic alcohol group and the strategic positioning of chlorine and methyl substituents on the benzene ring, which enable precise chemical modifications. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system disorders and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for synthesizing specialized aromatic cores used in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Chiral Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: The benzylic alcohol moiety can be functionalized to create chiral auxiliaries and ligands for asymmetric catalysis.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into polymer chains to alter physical properties such as solubility, thermal stability, and reactivity.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing complex organic dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Used in the research and development of novel aromatic compounds for specialty applications.
• General Organic Synthesis: A versatile reagent for introducing the (3-chloro-5-methylphenyl)methanol moiety into more complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-5-Methylbenzenemethanol
CAS No.	116069-80-8
Molecular Formula	C8H9ClO
Molecular Weight	156.61 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Chloro-5-methylphenyl)methanol; 3-Chloro-5-methylbenzyl alcohol; 1-(3-Chloro-5-methylphenyl)methanol; m-Chloro-m-methylbenzyl alcohol; 3-Chloro-5-methyl-benzenemethanol; Benzenemethanol, 3-chloro-5-methyl-; (3-Chloro-5-methyl-phenyl)-methanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-5-Methylbenzenemethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.