Description

1-[3-(Hydroxymethyl)Phenyl]Ethanol is a versatile aromatic alcohol derivative featuring dual hydroxyl functionalities, making it a valuable bifunctional building block in organic synthesis. Its molecular structure provides a reactive platform for creating complex molecules, offering significant value in the development of advanced materials and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to introduce specific aromatic and alcohol moieties into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted benzyl alcohol structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its aromatic core is integral to biological activity.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the manufacture of specialty polymers, epoxy resins, and polyurethanes to enhance material properties.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Employed in the research and development of electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) due to its stable aromatic system.
• Fine Chemical & Flavor/Fragrance Building Block: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of complex fragrance compounds and other high-value fine chemicals.
• Coating & Adhesive Formulations: Incorporated into formulations to improve adhesion, flexibility, and curing characteristics in high-performance coatings and adhesives.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-[3-(Hydroxymethyl)Phenyl]Ethanol
CAS No.	1013027-15-0
Molecular Formula	C9H12O2
Molecular Weight	152.19 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(1-Hydroxyethyl)benzyl Alcohol; 1-(3-Hydroxymethylphenyl)ethanol; m-(1-Hydroxyethyl)benzyl Alcohol; 3-(Hydroxymethyl)-α-methylbenzyl Alcohol; (3-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl)methylcarbinol; Benzenemethanol, 3-(1-hydroxyethyl)-
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Quality Control

Our 1-[3-(Hydroxymethyl)Phenyl]Ethanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). The compound may be hygroscopic; keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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