Description

(4-Phenoxyphenyl)Methanol is a versatile aromatic alcohol building block characterized by its phenoxy-substituted benzyl structure. This compound matters as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients, offering a reactive hydroxyl group for further functionalization. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for research, development, and production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of compounds with specific aromatic ether functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where the phenoxyphenyl moiety is a key structural component.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of specialty organic electronic materials, including liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed to introduce hydroxyl functionality into polymers, enhancing properties like adhesion, cross-linking potential, and compatibility in epoxy or phenolic resin systems.
• Fine Chemical & Dye Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing complex dyes, pigments, and other high-value fine chemicals.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry for exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	(4-Phenoxyphenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	2215-78-3
Molecular Formula	C13H12O2
Molecular Weight	200.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Phenoxybenzyl Alcohol; p-Phenoxybenzyl Alcohol; (4-Phenoxyphenyl)carbinol; 1-(4-Phenoxyphenyl)methanol; Benzenemethanol, 4-phenoxy-; 4-Phenoxybenzenemethanol; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-methanol, 4'-phenoxy- (related); p-Phenoxybenzylalcohol
EINECS	218-690-6

Quality Control

Our (4-Phenoxyphenyl)Methanol is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity against established specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its nature as an easily oxidized compound, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.