3-Benzyloxybenzyl Alcohol

3-Benzyloxybenzyl alcohol (CAS 1700-30-7) is a high-purity benzene derivative intermediate widely used in pharmaceutical synthesis and organic chemistry research. This compound features a benzyloxy substituent and hydroxymethyl group on the benzene ring, making it a versatile building block for the development of complex organic molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). As a key intermediate in ether synthesis and alcohol functionalization reactions, it exhibits excellent stability and reactivity in various synthetic pathways. Our product is manufactured under strict quality control standards, ensuring a purity of ≥98%, making it ideal for pharmaceutical manufacturing, medicinal chemistry research, and scale-up production. This compound is particularly valuable in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals containing benzyloxy-protected phenolic structures and serves as an important precursor in the preparation of fine chemicals and specialty intermediates.

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Product Name	3-Benzyloxybenzyl alcohol
CAS Number	1700-30-7
Chinese Name	3-苄氧基苯甲醇
Synonyms	m-(Benzyloxy)benzyl alcohol; 1-(Hydroxymethyl)-3-(phenylmethoxy)benzene; Benzyl 3-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl ether; 3-Benzyloxy-α-hydroxytoluene; α-Hydroxy-3-benzyloxytoluene; 3-(Benzyloxy)benzyl alcohol; 3-Phenylmethoxybenzyl alcohol
Chinese Synonyms	间苄氧基苯甲醇; 3-(苄氧基)苯甲醇; 3-苄氧基苄醇
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₄O₂
Molecular Weight	214.26 g/mol
Purity	≥ 98%
Product Category	Pharmaceutical Intermediates / Benzene Derivatives / Benzyl Alcohols
Appearance	Colorless to Light Yellow Liquid
Storage Conditions	Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from light and moisture. Keep container tightly closed.
Shelf Life	24 months under recommended storage conditions
Packaging	25kg/drum, 50kg/drum, or customized according to customer requirements
Applications	Pharmaceutical intermediates, organic synthesis, API manufacturing, ether synthesis, benzyl protection chemistry
Reactivity	Suitable for oxidation reactions, esterification, etherification, and nucleophilic substitution reactions