Description

1-(3-Methylphenyl)Ethanol is a versatile aromatic alcohol derivative, also known as 3-Methylbenzyl alcohol, with significant utility in fine chemical synthesis. Its structure makes it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate for producing high-value compounds in regulated industries. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance sectors seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the manufacture of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Serves as a building block for creating specific aromatic compounds in perfumery and flavor formulations.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various organic reactions, including esterification and etherification, to introduce the (3-methylphenyl)ethanol moiety.
• Liquid Crystal and Polymer Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialty monomers for advanced materials.
• Research & Development: A valuable standard and reagent in chemical research for method development and exploratory synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(3-Methylphenyl)Ethanol
CAS No.	25675-28-9
Molecular Formula	C9H12O
Molecular Weight	136.19 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methylbenzyl Alcohol; m-Methylbenzyl Alcohol; (3-Methylphenyl)methanol; 1-(m-Tolyl)ethanol; α-Methyl-m-xylene-α-ol; Benzenemethanol, 3-methyl-; m-Tolylcarbinol
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Quality Control

Our 1-(3-Methylphenyl)Ethanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity and specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to preserve stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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