Description

4-(2,6-Dimethylphenyl)Benzyl Alcohol is a specialized aromatic alcohol derivative, serving as a high-value intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring a benzyl alcohol group attached to a sterically hindered 2,6-dimethylphenyl ring, makes it a critical precursor for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, where it is utilized to develop active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and sophisticated functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring sterically hindered aromatic systems.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare specialized ligands for catalysis, including those for asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions in fine chemical manufacturing.
• Functional Material Precursor: Serves as a monomer or modifying agent in the development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Agrochemical Research: Intermediate in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized colorants and photostabilizers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and process development for scale-up.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2,6-Dimethylphenyl)Benzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	691905-02-9
Molecular Formula	C15H16O
Molecular Weight	212.29 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-(2,6-Dimethylphenyl)phenyl)methanol; 1-(2,6-Dimethylphenyl)-4-(hydroxymethyl)benzene; Benzyl alcohol, 4-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-; 4-(2,6-Xylyl)benzyl alcohol; p-(2,6-Dimethylphenyl)benzyl alcohol; 4-(2,6-Dimethylbenzyl)benzyl alcohol (common name variant); α-(4-(2,6-Dimethylphenyl)phenyl)methanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-(2,6-Dimethylphenyl)Benzyl Alcohol adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The material is manufactured and tested in facilities operating under cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) guidelines where applicable. Each batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, available upon request. We are committed to meeting the exacting standards required for pharmaceutical and advanced research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive; therefore, containers should be amber or opaque. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

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%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%

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