Description

2-(5-(Benzyloxy)Pentyloxy)Ethanol is a specialty organic compound featuring a benzyl-protected polyether glycol structure. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in sophisticated organic synthesis, particularly for constructing complex molecules with specific solubility and chain-length properties. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material research sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring hydrophilic linker or spacer groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators with tailored properties.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or chain extender in the production of specialty polyethers, polyesters, and non-ionic surfactants.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Employed in the research and development of advanced electronic display and lighting materials due to its ether-alcohol functionality.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Utilized in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) after appropriate functional group transformation.
• Protecting Group Strategy: The benzyloxy group can be used as a protective group for alcohols in multi-step synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-(5-(Benzyloxy)Pentyloxy)Ethanol
CAS No.	159028-70-3
Molecular Formula	C14H22O3
Molecular Weight	238.32 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[5-(Phenylmethoxy)pentoxy]ethanol; Ethanol, 2-[5-(phenylmethoxy)pentoxy]-; 5-(Benzyloxy)pentyl 2-hydroxyethyl ether; 2-Hydroxyethyl 5-benzyloxypentyl ether; PEG-1 5-Benzyloxypentyl ether; Benzyl PEG-5 alcohol (related series); 159028-70-3
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Quality Control

We maintain a rigorous quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Our standard grade for 2-(5-(Benzyloxy)Pentyloxy)Ethanol typically meets a purity specification of ≥97% (by GC/HPLC). Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We can supply material compliant with ICH guidelines for residual solvents and impurities for advanced research and development purposes.

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, strong acids, and strong bases. Under these conditions, the product is stable for extended periods.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.