Description

3-(3-Tolyl)Benzyl Alcohol is a versatile aromatic alcohol derivative, serving as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a functionalized benzyl framework for constructing complex molecules, offering chemists a handle for further derivatization. This compound is primarily needed by research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturers, and fine chemical producers engaged in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing organic electronic materials and display components.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, modifying properties like adhesion, solubility, or thermal stability.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized colorants and imaging agents.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Useful substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for creating biaryl structures.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing complex aromatic compounds used in specialty fragrances.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential reagent for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(3-Tolyl)Benzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	773872-41-6
Molecular Formula	C14H14O
Molecular Weight	198.26 g/mol
Synonyms	[3-(3-Methylphenyl)phenyl]methanol; 3-(m-Tolyl)benzyl alcohol; (3'-Methyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-yl)methanol; m-Tolyl-3-benzyl alcohol; 3-(3-Methylphenyl)benzenemethanol; Biphenyl-3-ylmethanol, 3'-methyl-; 3-(3-Methylphenyl)benzyl alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(3-Tolyl)Benzyl Alcohol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting batch-specific results are available upon request, providing full traceability and quality assurance for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, minimize headspace in opened containers and reseal promptly after use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.