Description

4-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)Benzyl Alcohol is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring a benzyl alcohol moiety substituted with a dimethoxyphenyl group. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical and fine chemical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), ligands, and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or acting as enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of advanced pesticide and herbicide molecules, leveraging its aromatic structure for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands or organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of monomers for specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring specific aromatic architectures.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling and functional group transformation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)Benzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	850316-36-8
Molecular Formula	C15H16O3
Molecular Weight	244.29 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)benzenemethanol; [4-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)phenyl]methanol; 1-[4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl]-2,4-dimethoxybenzene; Benzyl alcohol, 4-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-; (4-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)phenyl)methanol; 2',4'-Dimethoxy[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-methanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)Benzyl Alcohol 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 pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for critical R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. 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
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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