Description

3-(3-Chlorophenyl)Phenol is a versatile halogenated phenolic compound used as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a phenolic hydroxyl group and an aromatic chlorine substituent, which enables diverse chemical transformations. This product is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries, where it serves as a crucial building block for active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a halogenated biphenyl core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its phenolic and chlorinated moieties.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or additive in the production of high-performance engineering plastics, epoxy resins, and flame retardants.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for advanced electronic materials, including liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and pigments, where its structure contributes to color fastness and stability.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for creating complex biaryl structures.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-(3-Chlorophenyl)Phenol
CAS No.	365426-91-1
Molecular Formula	C12H9ClO
Molecular Weight	204.65 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(3-Chlorophenyl)phenol; 3'-Chloro-[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-ol; 3-(3-Chlorophenyl)benzenol; m-Chlorophenylphenol; 3-Hydroxy-3'-chlorobiphenyl; Biphenyl-3-ol, 3'-chloro-; (3-Chlorophenyl)phenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(3-Chlorophenyl)Phenol is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in darkness.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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