Description

4-Aminobenzylalcohol is a versatile aromatic amine-alcohol building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive amino group and a hydroxymethyl group, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential candidates for oncology, neurology, and anti-infective therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, contributing to crop protection solutions.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for azo dyes and other complex colorants used in textiles, inks, and plastics.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polymers, resins, and epoxy hardeners with enhanced properties.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: A valuable starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials used in displays and lighting.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Utilized in biochemical research for creating antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and diagnostic probes.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Aminobenzylalcohol
CAS No.	61224-32-6
Molecular Formula	C7H9NO
Molecular Weight	123.15 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Aminophenyl)methanol; p-Aminobenzyl Alcohol; 4-(Hydroxymethyl)aniline; Benzenemethanol, 4-amino-; 4-Aminophenylmethanol; 4-Aminobenzyl Alcohol; p-(Hydroxymethyl)aniline; 4-Hydroxymethylaniline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Aminobenzylalcohol is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR for identification, and residual solvent analysis, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider packaging under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

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 (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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