Description

(3-Pyrid-3-Ylphenyl)Methanol is a versatile heterocyclic aromatic alcohol building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a pyridine and a phenyl ring linked by a hydroxymethyl group, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex pharmacologically active molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for creating novel active ingredients and fine-tuning molecular properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for candidates targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic scaffold.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or molecular components for OLEDs.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to build molecular probes for studying enzyme function and protein-ligand interactions.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A high-value building block for custom synthesis projects and scale-up services under cGMP or ISO standards.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3-Pyrid-3-Ylphenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	85553-54-4
Molecular Formula	C12H11NO
Molecular Weight	185.22 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(3-Pyridyl)benzyl alcohol; [3-(3-Pyridyl)phenyl]methanol; 3-Pyridin-3-yl-benzyl alcohol; (3-Pyridin-3-yl-phenyl)-methanol; 3-(3-Hydroxymethylphenyl)pyridine; m-(3-Pyridyl)benzyl alcohol; 3-(3-Pyridinyl)benzenemethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We supply (3-Pyrid-3-Ylphenyl)Methanol in high-purity grades suitable for demanding research and scale-up applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request. We adhere to strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for our global B2B clients.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.