Description

3-Biphenylmethanol is a versatile aromatic alcohol building block, also known as [1,1'-Biphenyl]-3-methanol. This compound is valued for its role as a key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, offering a rigid biphenyl scaffold for advanced material and pharmaceutical development. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking high-purity intermediates for their synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a functionalized biphenyl core for receptor binding.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used in the preparation of chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Agrochemical Development: Acts as a building block for novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Incorporated into the molecular structure of advanced electronic display materials due to its rigid, planar aromatic system.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce aromatic alcohol functional groups into polymer chains, altering physical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex polycyclic aromatic structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Biphenylmethanol
CAS No.	69605-90-9
Molecular Formula	C13H12O
Molecular Weight	184.23 g/mol
Synonyms	[1,1'-Biphenyl]-3-methanol; 3-(Hydroxymethyl)biphenyl; m-Biphenylmethanol; (1,1'-Biphenyl)-3-methanol; 3-Phenylbenzyl alcohol; NSC 403119; Biphenyl-3-ylmethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Biphenylmethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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%

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