Description

3-(1H-Tetrazol-5-Yl)Benzyl Alcohol, 97% is a high-purity organic compound featuring a benzyl alcohol moiety linked to a tetrazole heterocycle, serving as a versatile and critical synthetic intermediate. This compound is valued for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced materials. It is primarily sought by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of sartan-class antihypertensive drugs (e.g., Valsartan, Losartan analogs) and other bioactive molecules containing the tetrazole pharmacophore.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used in lead optimization and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to introduce the tetrazole group as a bioisostere for carboxylic acids.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of modern herbicides and pesticides where the tetrazole moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Design: Acts as a precursor for polydentate ligands in catalysis and material science due to its multiple potential donor sites.
• Polymer & Material Science: Utilized as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with specific thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a scaffold for developing enzyme inhibitors or fluorescent probes for biological imaging and diagnostics.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(1H-Tetrazol-5-Yl)Benzyl Alcohol, 97%
CAS No.	179057-20-6
Molecular Formula	C8H8N4O
Molecular Weight	176.18 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(3-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl)-1H-tetrazole; (3-(1H-Tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)methanol; 3-(1H-Tetrazol-5-yl)benzenemethanol; 3-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyltetrazole; 3-Tetrazol-5-yl-benzyl alcohol; Tetrazole benzyl alcohol derivative; Benzyl alcohol, 3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-
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Quality Control

Our 3-(1H-Tetrazol-5-Yl)Benzyl Alcohol, 97% is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the declared specifications and is free from critical impurities. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with batch-specific data are provided to guarantee traceability, consistency, and compliance with your research or production requirements.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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