Description

(5-p-Tolylpyridin-3-Yl)Methanol is a high-purity organic building block featuring a pyridine core substituted with a tolyl group and a hydroxymethyl functionality. This compound matters as a versatile and critical intermediate for advanced pharmaceutical synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in kinase inhibitor research.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Employed in the research and development of organic electronic materials and advanced polymers.
• Chemical Biology: Useful as a probe or linker molecule in bioconjugation and assay development.
• Custom Synthesis: A starting material for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs performing bespoke synthetic routes for clients.

Basic Information

Product Name	(5-p-Tolylpyridin-3-Yl)Methanol
CAS No.	887974-10-9
Molecular Formula	C14H15NO
Molecular Weight	213.28 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Pyridinemethanol, 5-(4-methylphenyl)-; (5-(4-Methylphenyl)pyridin-3-yl)methanol; 5-(p-Tolyl)pyridin-3-ylmethanol; 5-(4-Methylphenyl)-3-pyridinemethanol; 5-(4-Methylphenyl)nicotinyl alcohol; (5-(4-Methylphenyl)-3-pyridinyl)methanol; 887974-10-9
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Quality Control

Our (5-p-Tolylpyridin-3-Yl)Methanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with complete analytical data are provided for every shipment, supporting compliance with cGMP and ICH guidelines for advanced intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or after opening. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Any single unknown impurity	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH Q3C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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