Description

4-Aminobenzyl Alcohol is a versatile aromatic amino alcohol building block with significant synthetic utility. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a reactive amino group and a benzylic hydroxyl group, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop active ingredients and advanced materials. The product is supplied as a high-purity material to ensure reliable performance in demanding synthesis applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential candidates for neurological and cardiovascular therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its aromatic backbone for bioactive molecule design.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for azo dyes and other colorants, where the amino group is crucial for chromophore formation.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or chain extender in the synthesis of specialty polymers, such as polyurethanes and epoxy resins, imparting specific mechanical or chemical properties.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: A valuable building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials due to its molecular structure and functional groups.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Utilized in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Buchwald-Hartwig amination) to create complex biaryl and amine structures.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: The benzylic alcohol can be used to introduce protecting groups or as a handle for further functionalization in multi-step syntheses.
• Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and discovering novel compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Aminobenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	623-04-1
Molecular Formula	C7H9NO
Molecular Weight	123.15 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Aminophenyl)methanol; p-Aminobenzyl Alcohol; 4-(Hydroxymethyl)aniline; Benzenemethanol, 4-amino-; 1-Amino-4-(hydroxymethyl)benzene; p-(Hydroxymethyl)aniline; 4-Aminophenylcarbinol; 4-Aminobenzylalcohol
EINECS	210-772-6

Quality Control

Our 4-Aminobenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, which include data for identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures reliable performance for your critical synthesis applications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	128°C - 132°C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤2.0%

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