Description

3-Chloro-4-Methylbenzyl Alcohol is a versatile aromatic alcohol derivative, serving as a crucial chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the reactive benzylic alcohol and chloro-substituted aromatic ring, which allow for selective functionalization to create more complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing active ingredients and performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Used in the creation of advanced electronic display components and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains, enhancing material properties.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of complex colorants and photographic chemicals.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient Synthesis: Used to construct aromatic backbones for certain synthetic aroma chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-4-Methylbenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	39652-32-9
Molecular Formula	C8H9ClO
Molecular Weight	156.61 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Chloro-4-methylphenyl)methanol; 3-Chloro-p-tolylmethanol; 4-Methyl-3-chlorobenzyl Alcohol; 1-(Chloromethyl)-4-methylbenzene (related); α-Hydroxymethyl-2-chloro-5-methylbenzene; Benzenemethanol, 3-chloro-4-methyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-4-Methylbenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

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 and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.