Description

3-Cyanobenzyl Alcohol is a versatile aromatic building block featuring both a reactive hydroxyl group and a cyano substituent on the benzene ring. This bifunctional nature makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing a wide range of high-value compounds, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. It is particularly sought after by research and development chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing benzylic or cyanophenyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the cyanobenzyl structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for advanced electronic materials, contributing to the molecular core of display and lighting components.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed to introduce cyano and hydroxyl functional groups into polymer chains, altering physical properties like adhesion, solubility, and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in various reactions, including etherification, esterification, and reduction of the nitrile group, to create diverse chemical libraries.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Acts as a component in specialty chemical formulations designed to protect metals in industrial processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cyanobenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	874-97-5
Molecular Formula	C8H7NO
Molecular Weight	133.15 g/mol
Synonyms	m-Cyanobenzyl Alcohol; 3-(Hydroxymethyl)benzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 3-(hydroxymethyl)-; m-Hydroxymethylbenzonitrile; 3-Cyanophenylmethanol; (3-Cyanophenyl)methanol; α-Hydroxy-m-tolunitrile
EINECS	212-871-3

Quality Control

Our 3-Cyanobenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, which includes results from HPLC, GC, NMR, and other relevant methods. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for use in GMP-compliant pharmaceutical synthesis and other critical applications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	68°C - 72°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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