Description

4-Phenyl-3-Butyn-2-Ol is a versatile organic building block featuring both an alkyne and a secondary alcohol functional group on a phenyl-substituted carbon chain. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical research. It is particularly sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the preparation of various bioactive molecules, including potential drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its rigid, conjugated structure.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Sonogashira coupling, click chemistry, and other cross-coupling reactions to introduce phenyl-acetylene units.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries for screening.
• Flavor & Fragrance Intermediate: Can be used in the synthesis of complex aromatic compounds for specialty applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Phenyl-3-Butyn-2-Ol
CAS No.	5876-76-6
Molecular Formula	C10H10O
Molecular Weight	146.19 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Phenyl-3-butyn-2-ol; 1-Phenyl-2-butyn-1-ol; 3-Butyn-2-ol, 4-phenyl-; 4-Phenylbut-3-yn-2-ol; 2-Butyn-1-ol, 1-phenyl-; (RS)-4-Phenyl-3-butyn-2-ol; (±)-4-Phenyl-3-butyn-2-ol; 1-Phenyl-2-butyn-1-ol
EINECS	227-527-5

Quality Control

Our 4-Phenyl-3-Butyn-2-Ol is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP and ISO standards for research and development applications.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator for long-term storage to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.