Description

p-(2,3-Epoxypropoxy)Benzyl Alcohol is a versatile aromatic epoxy alcohol monomer, serving as a crucial building block in advanced polymer synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, containing both a reactive epoxide ring and a benzyl alcohol group, enables it to act as a cross-linking agent and a modifier for enhancing material properties. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the epoxy resin, specialty coatings, adhesives, and pharmaceutical intermediate sectors seeking to develop products with tailored thermal stability, adhesion, and chemical resistance.

Application

• Epoxy Resin Modifier & Cross-Linker: Used to synthesize and modify epoxy resins, improving their flexibility, adhesion, and thermal properties for advanced composite materials.
• Specialty Coatings & Adhesives: Acts as a key monomer in formulating high-performance coatings, sealants, and adhesives that require excellent chemical and environmental resistance.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical synthetic precursor in the production of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Electronic Encapsulants: Employed in the production of potting compounds and encapsulants for electronic components, offering good insulation and protection.
• UV-Curable Resins: Functions as a reactive diluent or oligomer in UV-curable ink, coating, and 3D printing resin formulations.
• Polymer Research & Development: A valuable reagent for R&D chemists developing novel polymers with specific functional groups and performance characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	p-(2,3-Epoxypropoxy)Benzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	4204-78-8
Molecular Formula	C10H12O3
Molecular Weight	180.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[(2,3-Epoxypropoxy)methyl]phenol; 4-(Glycidyloxymethyl)phenol; p-Hydroxybenzyl glycidyl ether; 4-(Oxiran-2-ylmethoxymethyl)phenol; Benzyl alcohol, p-(2,3-epoxypropoxy)-; Glycidyl 4-hydroxybenzyl ether; 4204-78-8; p-(Glycidyloxy)benzyl alcohol
EINECS	224-125-6

Quality Control

Our p-(2,3-Epoxypropoxy)Benzyl Alcohol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, identity confirmation via IR and NMR, and control of key impurities, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability, consistency, and compliance with your quality requirements.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to minimize exposure to moisture and air, which can affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Contact for details
Epoxy Value	Contact for details

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