Description

(Trityloxymethyl)Benzene is a specialized organic compound featuring a trityl-protected benzyl alcohol moiety, which serves as a versatile protecting group and synthetic intermediate. This compound is valued for its ability to mask reactive hydroxyl groups during complex multi-step organic syntheses, particularly in environments sensitive to strong bases or nucleophiles. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), fine chemicals, and novel polymers.

Application

• As a key protecting group reagent for primary alcohols in complex multi-step organic synthesis.
• An essential synthetic intermediate in the research and development of novel Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
• Used in the preparation of specialty monomers for advanced polymer and material science applications.
• Employed in peptide chemistry and oligonucleotide synthesis where temporary hydroxyl protection is required.
• Serves as a building block in the synthesis of ligands for catalysis and molecular recognition studies.
• Utilized in agrochemical research for the creation of new herbicide and pesticide candidates.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Trityloxymethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	5333-62-0
Molecular Formula	C26H22O
Molecular Weight	350.45 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzyl Trityl Ether; α-Trityloxytoluene; (Phenylmethoxy)triphenylmethane; Trityl Benzyl Ether; Triphenylmethyl Benzyl Ether; Benzyloxy triphenylmethane; (Triphenylmethoxymethyl)benzene; Monomethoxytrityl Benzyl Ether (MMTr-OBn)
EINECS	226-236-6

Quality Control

Our (Trityloxymethyl)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC analysis, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment ensures material consistency and reliability for your critical research and production processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for prolonged storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 100 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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