Description

2-(3-Phenylmethoxyphenyl)Phenol is a specialized phenolic compound with a biphenyl ether structure, serving as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular architecture makes it valuable for constructing complex molecules where specific steric and electronic properties are required. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its phenolic moiety for bioactivity.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a core unit in the production of high-performance liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or chain terminator in engineering plastics to enhance thermal stability and oxidative resistance.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Intermediate in the synthesis of charge-transport materials and emissive layers for OLED devices.
• Chemical Research: Valuable reference standard and starting material in academic and industrial research exploring new catalytic reactions and coupling methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(3-Phenylmethoxyphenyl)Phenol
CAS No.	889950-96-3
Molecular Formula	C19H16O2
Molecular Weight	276.33 g/mol
Synonyms	[2-(3-Benzyloxyphenyl)phenol]; 2-(3-Phenoxymethylphenyl)phenol; 2-Hydroxy-3'-benzyloxybiphenyl; 2-(3-Benzyloxyphenyl)phenol; Biphenyl-2-ol, 3'-(phenylmethoxy)-; Phenol, 2-[3-(phenylmethoxy)phenyl]-; (2-Hydroxybiphenyl-3-yloxy)methylbenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(3-Phenylmethoxyphenyl)Phenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as confirmed by advanced analytical techniques.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its nature of being easily oxidized, long-term storage under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) is recommended for optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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