Description

1-(4-Chlorophenyl)Ethanol is a versatile chiral intermediate featuring a chlorinated aromatic ring and a secondary alcohol functional group. This compound is of significant commercial importance in the synthesis of high-value active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced agrochemicals. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for building complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral building block for the synthesis of various APIs, including potential anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and central nervous system (CNS) agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the chlorophenyl moiety is a critical structural component.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing chlorinated aromatic compounds used in electronic display technologies.
• Fine Chemical & Specialty Polymer Intermediate: Employed in the manufacture of specialty polymers, dyes, and other high-performance materials.
• Asymmetric Catalysis & Chiral Resolution: Utilized as a substrate or resolving agent in the development of chiral catalysts and separation processes.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(4-Chlorophenyl)Ethanol
CAS No.	75968-35-3
Molecular Formula	C8H9ClO
Molecular Weight	156.61 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(4-Chlorophenyl)ethanol; (4-Chlorophenyl)methyl carbinol; 1-(p-Chlorophenyl)ethanol; α-Methyl-4-chlorobenzyl alcohol; 4-Chloro-α-methylbenzyl alcohol; (RS)-1-(4-Chlorophenyl)ethanol; (±)-1-(4-Chlorophenyl)ethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)Ethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, impurity profile, and physical properties is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

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 and bases. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH Q3C guidelines

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