Description

o-(1-Phenylethyl)Phenol is a versatile phenolic compound featuring a chiral phenylethyl substituent in the ortho position. This structural motif makes it a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials and fine chemicals, where its steric and electronic properties are critical. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications requiring high-purity chiral building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the phenylethylphenol structure contributes to biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core building block for mesogenic units in display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes due to its rigid, aromatic structure.
• Polymer Modifier & Antioxidant: Acts as a stabilizer and functional monomer in high-performance polymers and resins to enhance thermal and oxidative stability.
• Fine Chemical & Flavor/Fragrance Precursor: Utilized in the synthesis of complex aromatic compounds for specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.
• Research & Development: An important reagent in organic chemistry R&D for studying asymmetric synthesis and developing novel catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	o-(1-Phenylethyl)Phenol
CAS No.	4237-44-9
Molecular Formula	C14H14O
Molecular Weight	198.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(1-Phenylethyl)phenol; o-(α-Methylbenzyl)phenol; 2-(α-Methylbenzyl)phenol; (RS)-2-(1-Phenylethyl)phenol; (±)-2-(1-Phenylethyl)phenol; 1-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)-1-phenylethane; Phenol, o-(1-phenylethyl)-
EINECS	224-197-6

Quality Control

Our o-(1-Phenylethyl)Phenol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

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). This product is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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