Description

2-((o-Tolylimino)Methyl)Phenol is a versatile organic compound belonging to the Schiff base family, characterized by its imine functional group. This compound matters as a key intermediate and ligand in advanced chemical synthesis, offering precise coordination properties for catalytic and material science applications. Industries that need it include pharmaceutical research, agrochemical development, and specialty chemical manufacturing, where it serves as a crucial building block for creating more complex molecules.

Application

• As a chelating ligand in the synthesis of transition metal complexes for catalysis.
• An intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• A key precursor in the development of agrochemicals, such as herbicides and fungicides.
• In material science for the preparation of functional polymers and coordination polymers.
• For research and development in organic synthesis and mechanistic studies.
• As a analytical reagent or standard in spectroscopic and chromatographic methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-((o-Tolylimino)Methyl)Phenol
CAS No.	3246-73-9
Molecular Formula	C14H13NO
Molecular Weight	211.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(2-Methylphenyl)iminomethyl]phenol; N-(2-Hydroxybenzylidene)-o-toluidine; o-(N-o-Tolyliminomethyl)phenol; Salicylidene-o-toluidine; 2-Hydroxy-N-(2-methylbenzylidene)aniline; Schiff base of salicylaldehyde and o-toluidine; (E)-2-((2-Methylphenylimino)methyl)phenol; 2-[(E)-(2-Methylphenylimino)methyl]phenol
EINECS	221-835-5

Quality Control

Our 2-((o-Tolylimino)Methyl)Phenol undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, purity, and consistency across every batch. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in darkness.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.