Description

Coniferyl Alcohol CAS NO 32811-40-8 is a naturally occurring phenolic compound and a key monolignol monomer in the biosynthesis of lignin. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development in advanced biomaterials and fine chemical synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, flavor & fragrance, and plant biochemistry sectors seeking a reliable, high-quality building block.

Application

• Lignin Biosynthesis Research: A critical precursor for studying the enzymatic polymerization pathways and structure of lignin in plant cell walls.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key starting material or chiral building block in the synthesis of complex bioactive molecules and natural product analogs.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Used in the development and synthesis of sophisticated aromatic compounds and specialty ingredients.
• Biomaterial Development: Investigated for creating novel, renewable polymers and resins with applications in sustainable materials science.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity standard in HPLC, GC-MS, and other analytical methods for quantifying lignins and related compounds.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile intermediate for producing derivatives used in organic synthesis and chemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Coniferyl Alcohol
CAS No.	32811-40-8
Molecular Formula	C10H12O3
Molecular Weight	180.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamyl alcohol; (E)-4-(3-Hydroxy-1-propenyl)-2-methoxyphenol; 3-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-propen-1-ol; Coniferol; 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic alcohol; Monolignol; CAS 32811-40-8
EINECS	251-245-9

Quality Control

Our Coniferyl Alcohol is produced and tested under strict quality management systems. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high purity and consistency, with specifications typically meeting or exceeding research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 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	74°C - 78°C
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.