Description

(4-Cyclopropylphenyl)Methanol is a versatile aromatic alcohol building block characterized by its cyclopropyl-substituted phenyl ring. This compound matters for its role as a key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of advanced pharmaceutical ingredients and fine chemicals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and fungicides, where the cyclopropyl moiety can enhance biological activity and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Material Science Monomer: Acts as a building block for specialty polymers and liquid crystals, contributing unique steric and electronic properties to the final material.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a protected benzyl alcohol equivalent or a starting material for further functionalization (e.g., oxidation to aldehyde, esterification) in complex multi-step syntheses.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial research for method development and exploring new chemical spaces in medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Cyclopropylphenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	454678-87-6
Molecular Formula	C10H12O
Molecular Weight	148.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Cyclopropylbenzyl Alcohol; (4-Cyclopropylphenyl)carbinol; p-Cyclopropylbenzyl Alcohol; 1-(4-Cyclopropylphenyl)methanol; (p-Cyclopropylphenyl)methanol; 4-Cyclopropylbenzenemethanol; Cyclopropylphenylmethanol; (4-Cyclopropyl-phenyl)-methanol
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Quality Control

Our (4-Cyclopropylphenyl)Methanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, minimize headspace and exposure to air after opening.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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