Description

m-(Benzyloxy)Toluene is a high-purity aromatic ether compound, serving as a versatile and critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a protected phenolic functionality and a benzyl group for selective chemical transformations, enabling the production of complex molecules. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, as well as manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable building blocks for active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring protected phenol or benzyl ether moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where its aromatic structure contributes to the final compound's efficacy.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as an intermediate in the manufacture of specialty chemicals for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed to introduce specific aromatic ether groups into polymer chains, altering thermal and physical properties.
• Fine Chemical & Fragrance Intermediate: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of complex fragrance compounds and other high-value fine chemicals.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	m-(Benzyloxy)Toluene
CAS No.	834-17-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₄O
Molecular Weight	198.26 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Benzyloxy)toluene; m-Methylphenyl benzyl ether; 1-(Benzyloxy)-3-methylbenzene; 3-Methylphenyl benzyl ether; Benzyl 3-methylphenyl ether; Benzyl m-tolyl ether; m-Tolyl benzyl ether; 3-Methyl diphenyl ether
EINECS	212-633-8

Quality Control

Our m-(Benzyloxy)Toluene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by IR and NMR, purity assessment by GC/HPLC, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets exacting standards for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full traceability are provided for every shipment, guaranteeing consistent quality and reliability for your critical processes.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/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.