Description

Bis(2-Chlorophenyl)Methanol is a versatile chlorinated aromatic alcohol derivative, serving as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, which provides reactive sites for constructing complex molecules with high specificity. This compound is primarily needed by research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and agrochemical producers for applications in drug discovery, material science, and specialty chemical synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Key building block for advanced material science, including the development of specialty polymers and liquid crystals.
• Precursor in agrochemical research for creating novel crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Intermediate for fine chemical synthesis, particularly in the production of complex chlorinated aromatic compounds.
• Research chemical in academic and industrial laboratories for method development and mechanistic studies.
• Starting material for the synthesis of ligands and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(2-Chlorophenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	6335-15-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₀Cl₂O
Molecular Weight	253.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(o-Chlorophenyl)methanol; Di(2-chlorophenyl)methanol; 2,2'-Dichlorobenzhydrol; (2-Chlorophenyl)(2-chlorophenyl)methanol; α,α-Bis(2-chlorophenyl)methanol; NSC 403697; (Bis(2-chlorophenyl))methanol
EINECS	228-714-1

Quality Control

Our Bis(2-Chlorophenyl)Methanol is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all relevant specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.