Description

4'-Hydroxymethyl-Biphenyl-4-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity biphenyl derivative that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a benzylic alcohol group, makes it an essential precursor for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and specialty chemical industries for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), liquid crystal materials, and advanced polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key starting material or advanced intermediate in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Liquid Crystal Synthesis: Used as a core building block for creating biphenyl-based liquid crystal compounds essential for display technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing high-performance engineering plastics and specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic molecules, ligands, and catalysts.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Employed in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Used in the development of organic electronic materials, such as those for OLEDs and organic semiconductors.

Basic Information

Product Name	4'-Hydroxymethyl-Biphenyl-4-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	49743-87-5
Molecular Formula	C14H12O3
Molecular Weight	228.24 g/mol
Synonyms	[4'-(Hydroxymethyl)[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl]carboxylic Acid; 4'-Hydroxymethyl-4-biphenylcarboxylic Acid; 4-Carboxy-4'-hydroxymethylbiphenyl; Biphenyl-4-carboxylic acid, 4'-(hydroxymethyl)-; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carboxylic acid, 4'-(hydroxymethyl)-; 4'-(Hydroxymethyl)biphenyl-4-carboxylic acid; (4'-Hydroxymethyl-biphenyl-4-yl)-carboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4'-Hydroxymethyl-Biphenyl-4-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and production. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to protect from moisture.

Specification

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

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