Description

Methyl 4-(3-Hydroxymethylphenyl)Benzoate is a high-purity organic ester compound with a defined molecular structure, serving as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its value lies in providing a reliable and consistent building block for complex synthesis, enabling the production of advanced materials and fine chemicals. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors seeking precise molecular components.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring a biphenyl ester core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Serves as a foundational monomer for creating specialized organic electronic materials and display components.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Incorporated as a functional monomer to impart specific chemical or physical properties to engineered polymers.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for constructing complex organic molecules and exploring new chemical pathways.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of specialty chemicals, dyes, and pigments where precise molecular architecture is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-(3-Hydroxymethylphenyl)Benzoate
CAS No.	223126-96-3
Molecular Formula	C15H14O3
Molecular Weight	242.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4'-(hydroxymethyl)-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carboxylate; 4'-(Hydroxymethyl)-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carboxylic Acid, 4'-(hydroxymethyl)-, Methyl Ester; Methyl 4'-(Hydroxymethyl)biphenyl-4-carboxylate; 3-(4-Methoxycarbonylphenyl)benzyl Alcohol; Benzoic Acid, 4-(3-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl)-, Methyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-(3-Hydroxymethylphenyl)Benzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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