Description

Cyclohexyl(Phenyl)Methanol is a versatile secondary alcohol featuring both aromatic and alicyclic moieties, making it a valuable chiral intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its structure provides unique steric and electronic properties that are leveraged in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and fragrance industries seeking to introduce specific molecular complexity into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) drugs and other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where its structural motif contributes to biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for mesogenic compounds and charge-transport materials in display and electronic applications.
• Perfumery & Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as a starting material or modifier for creating complex, long-lasting aromatic compounds.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a monomer or chain-transfer agent to introduce specific functional groups into polymer backbones, altering physical properties.
• Catalyst & Ligand Preparation: Utilized in the synthesis of chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis and organometallic complexes.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent for nucleophilic additions, esterifications, and other carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclohexyl(Phenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	945-49-3
Molecular Formula	C13H18O
Molecular Weight	190.28 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Phenylcyclohexanemethanol; (Phenylcyclohexyl)methanol; Cyclohexylphenylcarbinol; 1-Cyclohexyl-1-phenylethanol (common misnomer, correct is methanol); Benzenemethanol, α-cyclohexyl-; Hydroxymethylcyclohexylbenzene; (Cyclohexyl)(phenyl)methanol; Cyclohexyl(phenyl)carbinol
EINECS	213-410-6

Quality Control

Our Cyclohexyl(Phenyl)Methanol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	55 - 60 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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