Description

1-(4-Methylphenyl)Ethanol is a versatile aromatic alcohol derivative, serving as a key chiral intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce the p-tolyl ethanol moiety, which is crucial for modulating the physical and biological properties of target molecules. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• As a chiral intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Utilized in agrochemical research for the development of novel herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Acts as a precursor for liquid crystal materials and other advanced organic electronic compounds.
• Employed in fragrance and flavor chemistry to create specific aromatic profiles.
• Serves as a building block for ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Used in academic and industrial R&D for method development and scale-up studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(4-Methylphenyl)Ethanol
CAS No.	536-50-5
Molecular Formula	C9H12O
Molecular Weight	136.19 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Methylbenzyl Alcohol; 4-Methylbenzyl Alcohol; (4-Methylphenyl)methanol; p-Tolylmethanol; p-Tolylcarbinol; 4-Methylbenzenemethanol; α-Hydroxy-p-xylene; 1-Hydroxymethyl-4-methylbenzene
EINECS	208-632-5

Quality Control

Our 1-(4-Methylphenyl)Ethanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assessment and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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