Description

4-Ethyl-3-Methylbenzyl Alcohol is a versatile aromatic alcohol derivative with a specific substitution pattern that makes it a valuable intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its structure is critical for imparting specific properties in advanced materials and functional compounds. This product is essential for R&D chemists and production specialists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or performance additives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of specialty chemicals for electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: Acts as an intermediate for creating complex aromatic compounds and specialty odorants.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains, enhancing material properties like adhesion, flexibility, or chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research in developing new synthetic methodologies and complex organic structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Ethyl-3-Methylbenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	6521-16-0
Molecular Formula	C10H14O
Molecular Weight	150.22 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-4-ethylbenzyl Alcohol; (4-Ethyl-3-methylphenyl)methanol; 1-(4-Ethyl-3-methylphenyl)methanol; Benzenemethanol, 4-ethyl-3-methyl-; 4-Ethyl-m-tolylcarbinol
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Quality Control

Our 4-Ethyl-3-Methylbenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen blanket). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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