Description

(4-Phenylethynylphenyl)Methanol is a versatile organic building block featuring both a phenylacetylene and a benzylic alcohol functional group. This bifunctional structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules, particularly in advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty polymer industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring rigid, conjugated backbones.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Used in the synthesis of advanced organic electronic materials, including ligands for emissive complexes and components for liquid crystal displays.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce acetylene and hydroxyl functionality into polymers, enhancing thermal stability or enabling further chemical modification.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Sonogashira coupling and other palladium-catalyzed reactions to construct complex aromatic and heteroaromatic systems for research purposes.
• Agrochemical Intermediate: Utilized in the research and development of novel crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), and other porous materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Phenylethynylphenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	54737-75-6
Molecular Formula	C15H12O
Molecular Weight	208.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Phenylethynyl)benzyl alcohol; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-methanol, 4'-ethynyl-; 4-Ethynylbiphenyl-4'-methanol; 4-(Phenylethynyl)benzenemethanol; p-(Phenylethynyl)benzyl alcohol; (4-Ethynylphenyl)phenylmethanol; 4'-Ethynyl-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-methanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (4-Phenylethynylphenyl)Methanol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results is provided with every shipment.

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 compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping it under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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