Description

3-Ethoxybenzyl Alcohol is a versatile aromatic alcohol derivative, serving as a crucial building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional nature, featuring both a reactive benzylic alcohol group and an ethoxy substituent, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A key synthon for the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the synthesis of compounds with benzyl ether or phenolic ether backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the ethoxybenzyl moiety imparts specific biological activity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a precursor for mesogens and charge-transport materials in electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Perfumery & Fragrance Ingredients: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of aromatic ethers and esters used in fine fragrances and flavor compositions.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a monomer or chain modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins to alter solubility and thermal properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent for protecting group chemistry and as a precursor to aldehydes via controlled oxidation.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Ethoxybenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	71648-21-0
Molecular Formula	C9H12O2
Molecular Weight	152.19 g/mol
Synonyms	m-Ethoxybenzyl Alcohol; (3-Ethoxyphenyl)methanol; 3-Ethoxybenzenemethanol; Benzenemethanol, 3-ethoxy-; 3-Ethoxybenzylalcohol; 3-Ethoxy Phenyl Carbinol; 3-Ethoxybenzyl Alcohol (m-Ethoxybenzyl Alcohol)
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Quality Control

Our 3-Ethoxybenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, identity, and related substances is provided with each shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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