Description

2,2-Dimethyl-1-Phenyl-1-Propanol is a tertiary alcohol with a phenyl-substituted neopentyl structure, offering unique steric and electronic properties. This compound serves as a valuable chiral intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. It is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce bulky, hindered alcohol functionalities into complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring sterically hindered alcohol motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where its specific structure contributes to biological activity and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Employed as an intermediate for creating specific aromatic compounds with desired olfactory properties.
• Polymer Science: Acts as a monomer or chain modifier in specialty polymer formulations to impart specific physical characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2,2-Dimethyl-1-Phenyl-1-Propanol
CAS No.	3835-64-1
Molecular Formula	C11H16O
Molecular Weight	164.24 g/mol
Synonyms	α,α-Dimethylbenzenemethanol; 1-Phenyl-2,2-dimethyl-1-propanol; Benzenemethanol, α,α-dimethyl-; (2,2-Dimethyl-1-phenylpropyl) alcohol; Neopentylphenylcarbinol; Phenylneopentyl alcohol; α-Phenyl-neopentyl alcohol; 2,2-Dimethyl-1-phenylpropan-1-ol
EINECS	223-340-6

Quality Control

Our 2,2-Dimethyl-1-Phenyl-1-Propanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by IR and NMR, purity assessment by GC or HPLC, and control of key impurities. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your specifications and relevant industry standards.

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	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.