Description

α-Phenyl-4-Methylbenzeneethanol is a versatile chiral aromatic alcohol intermediate of significant importance in fine chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its utility as a key building block for the production of advanced pharmaceutical compounds, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries seeking to develop or scale up new active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical chiral precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) drugs and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its aromatic structure contributes to biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for specialty organic electronic materials due to its stable aromatic and alcohol functionalities.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of complex aromatic compounds for high-value perfumery and flavoring agents.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: A valuable substrate for developing and testing new chiral catalysts and synthetic methodologies in academic and industrial R&D.
• Polymer Modifier: Can be incorporated as a functional monomer to modify the properties of specialty polymers and resins.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-Phenyl-4-Methylbenzeneethanol
CAS No.	20498-68-4
Molecular Formula	C15H16O
Molecular Weight	212.29 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(4-Methylphenyl)-1-phenylethanol; p-Methylbenzhydrol; 1,1'-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanol; (4-Methylphenyl)(phenyl)methanol; α-Phenyl-p-tolylmethanol; 4-Methyl-α-phenylbenzenemethanol; Benzenemethanol, α-phenyl-4-methyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our α-Phenyl-4-Methylbenzeneethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your project specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). 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	< 10 ppm

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