Description

Cyclopentylphenylmethanol is a versatile secondary alcohol featuring both aromatic and alicyclic moieties, making it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its structure is critical for introducing the cyclopentylphenylmethyl group into target molecules, which can significantly influence their biological activity and physical properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, including central nervous system (CNS) agents and antiviral compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the cyclopentylphenyl group contributes to efficacy and selectivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of specialty monomers for polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Flavor and Fragrance Chemistry: Utilized as an intermediate for synthesizing complex aroma chemicals with unique olfactory profiles.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A fundamental reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and new reaction development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclopentylphenylmethanol
CAS No.	4397-01-7
Molecular Formula	C12H16O
Molecular Weight	176.26 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Cyclopentylbenzyl Alcohol; (Cyclopentyl)(phenyl)methanol; Benzenemethanol, α-cyclopentyl-; Cyclopentyl(phenyl)carbinol; 1-Cyclopentyl-1-phenylethanol (common misnomer, corrects to methanol); Phenylcyclopentylmethanol; Cyclopentyl benzyl alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cyclopentylphenylmethanol is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. While produced to meet general reagent and fine chemical standards, specifications can be aligned with specific project requirements under cGMP or ISO 9001 guidelines.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air should be avoided. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/GC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details

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