Description

Benzenemethanol, A-Ethyl-3-Hydroxy- is a specialized aromatic alcohol derivative with significant utility as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring both a benzylic alcohol and a phenolic hydroxyl group, makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing more complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for research and development, as well as production-scale applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with aromatic or phenolic backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a building block for dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers requiring specific aromatic functionalities.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Employed in the research and development of advanced electronic display materials due to its aromatic structure.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Utilized as an intermediate for creating complex aromatic compounds used in perfumery and flavoring agents.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for organic synthesis and methodological studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzenemethanol, A-Ethyl-3-Hydroxy-
CAS No.	55789-02-1
Molecular Formula	C9H12O2
Molecular Weight	152.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethyl-3-hydroxybenzyl alcohol; 3-Hydroxy-2-ethylbenzenemethanol; 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxybenzyl alcohol; (2-Ethyl-3-hydroxyphenyl)methanol; 1-(2-Ethyl-3-hydroxyphenyl)methanol; Benzenemethanol, 2-ethyl-3-hydroxy-; 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxybenzyl alcohol (primary synonym)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Benzenemethanol, A-Ethyl-3-Hydroxy- adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area 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) for long-term preservation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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