Description

4-(4-Nitrophenyl)Benzyl Alcohol is a versatile aromatic alcohol derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both a benzyl alcohol and a nitrophenyl group, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific receptors or enzymes.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for creating organic semiconductors and display materials due to its conjugated system.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, enhancing material properties like adhesion or thermal stability.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of specialized azo dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Useful substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for creating biaryl structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: Fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(4-Nitrophenyl)Benzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	62037-99-4
Molecular Formula	C13H11NO3
Molecular Weight	229.23 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Nitrophenyl)phenylmethanol; 4-Nitro-4'-hydroxymethylbiphenyl; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-methanol, 4'-nitro-; p-Nitrophenylbenzyl Alcohol; 4'-Nitro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-methanol; 4-(4-Nitro-phenyl)-benzyl alcohol; 4-(p-Nitrophenyl)benzyl Alcohol
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Quality Control

Our 4-(4-Nitrophenyl)Benzyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	125 - 130 °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.