Description

4-Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol is a versatile phenolic compound that serves as a crucial intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a phenolic hydroxyl and a benzylic alcohol group, makes it a valuable building block for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and polymer chemistry. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and material science industries seeking a reliable and high-purity synthetic precursor.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including certain β-blockers and other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, epoxy resins, and phenolic resins to modify properties.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in organic synthesis for creating complex molecules used in flavors, fragrances, and dyes.
• Antioxidant Precursor: Serves as a synthetic intermediate for manufacturing phenolic antioxidants used in plastics and rubber.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in laboratory studies as a standard or reagent in enzymatic and metabolic pathway research.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	623-05-2
Molecular Formula	C7H8O2
Molecular Weight	124.14 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol; 4-Hydroxybenzenemethanol; (4-Hydroxyphenyl)methanol; p-Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol; Benzenemethanol, 4-hydroxy-; p-Hydroxybenzylalcohol; PHBA; 4-HBA
EINECS	210-768-0

Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	112°C - 118°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.