Description

1-(2-Methylphenyl)-2-Methyl-2-Propanol is a specialized tertiary alcohol derivative of o-xylene, serving as a valuable intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its unique sterically hindered phenolic structure makes it a critical building block for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and production specialists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors seeking to develop novel active ingredients and performance additives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring bulky, lipophilic side chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where its structure imparts stability and bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a chain transfer agent or terminating group in polymerization reactions to control molecular weight and introduce specific end-group functionality.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Intermediate for creating musk-like aroma chemicals and other complex odorants due to its methyl-substituted aromatic backbone.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Building block for hole-transport materials (HTMs) and other components used in OLEDs and organic photovoltaics.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1-(2-Methylphenyl)-2-Methyl-2-Propanol
CAS No.	34577-30-5
Molecular Formula	C11H16O
Molecular Weight	164.24 g/mol
Synonyms	o-Methyl-α,α-dimethylbenzyl alcohol; 2-(2-Methylphenyl)-2-propanol; 1-(2-Tolyl)-2-methylpropan-2-ol; (2-Methylphenyl)dimethylcarbinol; 2-Methyl-1-(2-methylphenyl)-2-propanol; α,α-Dimethyl-o-methylbenzyl alcohol; 2-(o-Tolyl)-2-propanol
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-(2-Methylphenyl)-2-Methyl-2-Propanol adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch is characterized and tested to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically by GC/HPLC), identity confirmation (by IR/NMR), and impurity profile is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, acids, and bases. For long-term storage under an inert atmosphere (nitrogen/argon), please contact our technical team.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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