Description

(3-tert-Butylphenyl)Methanol CAS NO 51503-09-4 is a versatile aromatic alcohol derivative, serving as a key chiral intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique steric and electronic properties imparted by the tert-butyl group, which can influence reaction pathways and final product performance. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the tert-butylphenyl moiety enhances biological activity and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands in asymmetric catalysis, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Polymer and Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers and epoxy resins to modify physical properties such as thermal stability, solubility, and glass transition temperature.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing specific aromatic compounds used in high-value fragrance and flavor formulations.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a structural component in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and charge-transport materials.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	(3-tert-Butylphenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	51503-09-4
Molecular Formula	C11H16O
Molecular Weight	164.24 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(tert-Butyl)benzyl alcohol; (3-tert-Butylphenyl)carbinol; m-tert-Butylbenzyl Alcohol; 1-(tert-Butyl)-3-(hydroxymethyl)benzene; 3-tert-Butylbenzenemethanol; Benzenemethanol, 3-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-; m-(tert-Butyl)benzyl Alcohol; 3-tert-Butyl benzyl alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (3-tert-Butylphenyl)Methanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral purity assessment, GC for residual solvent analysis, and NMR/IR for structural confirmation. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your internal specifications and cGMP guidelines where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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