Description

(4-Phenylthiophen-2-Yl)Methanol is a high-purity organic building block featuring a thiophene core substituted with a phenyl group and a hydroxymethyl functionality. This compound matters as a versatile synthon for constructing complex heterocyclic systems, particularly in advanced materials and pharmaceutical research. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and organic electronics industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and functional material synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and non-linear optical (NLO) materials due to the electron-rich thiophene unit.
• Ligand Synthesis: Useful for creating specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and bio-conjugates.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new chemical spaces in synthetic organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Phenylthiophen-2-Yl)Methanol
CAS No.	79757-76-9
Molecular Formula	C11H10OS
Molecular Weight	190.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Hydroxymethyl)-4-phenylthiophene; 4-Phenyl-2-thiophenemethanol; (4-Phenyl-2-thienyl)methanol; 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-4-phenylthiophene; 4-Phenylthiophene-2-methanol; α-Hydroxy-4-phenyl-2-thiophenemethane; 79757-76-9 (CAS); 4-Phenyl-2-thiophenecarbinol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (4-Phenylthiophen-2-Yl)Methanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for advanced intermediates, ensuring reliability for your critical R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). The product may be hygroscopic; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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