Description

4-Isopropoxyphenol is a versatile phenolic ether compound with significant utility as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its value lies in its unique chemical structure, which allows for selective functionalization, making it a crucial building block for creating more complex molecules. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates for their synthesis pipelines.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted phenol moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its phenolic ether structure is integral to biological activity.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or chain modifier in the production of specialty polymers and resins, influencing properties like thermal stability and solubility.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Acts as a core component or side-chain unit in the synthesis of organic compounds for liquid crystal displays (LCDs).
• UV Stabilizer & Antioxidant Precursor: A starting material for synthesizing compounds that protect materials from degradation caused by ultraviolet light and oxidation.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic architectures through etherification and further derivatization reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Isopropoxyphenol
CAS No.	7495-77-4
Molecular Formula	C9H12O2
Molecular Weight	152.19 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(1-Methylethoxy)phenol; p-Isopropoxyphenol; 1-Hydroxy-4-isopropoxybenzene; Phenol, 4-(1-methylethoxy)-; 4-Hydroxyphenyl isopropyl ether; Isopropyl 4-hydroxyphenyl ether; 7495-77-4
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Isopropoxyphenol is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the specific results for each parameter is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal quality.

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%

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