Description

3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)Phenol is a versatile phenolic compound with a methoxy-substituted aromatic structure, serving as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional nature, offering both phenolic and aryl ether reactivity for constructing complex molecular architectures. This product is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system and cardiovascular diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its phenolic moiety.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core unit in the manufacture of specialty monomers and polymers for electronic display and lighting applications.
• Polymer Modifier & Antioxidant Precursor: Incorporated into polymer chains to enhance thermal stability or used as a starting material for synthesizing phenolic antioxidants.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)Phenol
CAS No.	33104-27-7
Molecular Formula	C13H12O2
Molecular Weight	200.23 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)phenol; 3-Hydroxy-4'-methoxybiphenyl; 4-Methoxy[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-ol; 3-(p-Methoxyphenyl)phenol; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-3-ol, 4'-methoxy-; 4'-Methoxy[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-ol; 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)benzenol
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Quality Control

Our 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)Phenol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for fine chemical synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full traceability are provided for all shipments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, maintaining an inert atmosphere (e.g., under nitrogen or argon) is recommended to preserve product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	105 - 110 °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.