Description

[(Phenylmethoxy)Methoxy]Methanol is a versatile benzyl-protected alcohol derivative, serving as a crucial building block in synthetic organic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its role as a protecting group reagent for alcohols and diols, offering stability under a wide range of reaction conditions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, where precise molecular assembly is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for protecting hydroxyl groups during complex reactions.
• Peptide Synthesis: Used as a protecting group reagent for serine, threonine, and other amino acid side chains in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates for protecting specific hydroxyl groups on sugar molecules.
• Natural Product Synthesis: Facilitates the total synthesis of complex natural products by providing selective protection for alcohol functionalities.
• Agrochemical Development: Intermediate in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Monomer or precursor in the development of specialized polymers and functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	[(Phenylmethoxy)Methoxy]Methanol
CAS No.	35445-70-6
Molecular Formula	C9H12O3
Molecular Weight	168.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzyloxymethoxymethanol; (Benzyloxy)methoxymethanol; α-(Benzyloxy)-ω-methoxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl); PMBM-OH; BOM-Methanol; 1-(Benzyloxy)-1-methoxy-1-methanol; [(Benzyloxy)methoxy]methanol; Hydroxymethyl benzyloxymethyl ether
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Quality Control

Our [(Phenylmethoxy)Methoxy]Methanol is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each batch, detailing all relevant specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.