Description

2,4,6-Trimethylbenzyl alcohol (CAS # 4170-90-5) is a high-purity aromatic alcohol with the molecular formula C₁₀H₁₄O, widely utilized in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. This compound, also known as (2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)methanol, features a benzyl alcohol core substituted with three methyl groups at the 2, 4, and 6 positions, enhancing its steric and electronic properties. With a purity grade of ≥98%, it is ideal for applications requiring precise chemical intermediates, including ligand synthesis, asymmetric catalysis, and fine chemical production. Packaged under inert gas to ensure stability, this product is available in quantities ranging from grams to kilograms, catering to both laboratory-scale and industrial-scale needs. Each batch undergoes rigorous QC testing via GC/MS and NMR to guarantee consistency and reliability for demanding research applications.

Properties

• CAS Number: 4170-90-5
• Complexity: 110
• IUPAC Name: (2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)methanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H14O/c1-7-4-8(2)10(6-11)9(3)5-7/h4-5,11H,6H2,1-3H3
• InChI Key: LODDFDHPSIYCTK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 150.104465066
• Molecular Formula: C10H14O
• Molecular Weight: 150.22
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=C(C(=C1)C)CO)C
• Topological: 20.2
• Monoisotopic Mass: 150.104465066
• Synonyms: 2,4,6-TRIMETHYLBENZYL ALCOHOL, 4170-90-5, Mesitylmethanol, (2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)methanol, Mesitylcarbinol, Benzenemethanol, 2,4,6-trimethyl-, MFCD00014422, REV3KVT84N, (2,4,6-Trimethyl-phenyl)-methanol, (2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)methan-1-ol, BRN 1862608, 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzylic alcohol, Benzyl alcohol, 2,4,6-trimethyl-, EINECS 224-032-1, UNII-REV3KVT84N, 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzenemethanol, 2,4,6-Trimethyl-benzenemethanol, SCHEMBL95191, SCHEMBL95192, 4-06-00-03362 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), TRIMETHYLBENZENEMETHANOL, DTXSID70194506, SBB064793, AKOS000249582, benzyl, 2,4,6-trimethyl- alcohol-, 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzyl alcohol, 99%, FT34610, DS-11387, SY049612, DB-050796, CS-0153274, NS00031039, ST50308338, T1905, EN300-55811, Q27288082, Z335244802, InChI=1/C10H14O/c1-7-4-8(2)10(6-11)9(3)5-7/h4-5,11H,6H2,1-3H

Application

2,4,6-Trimethylbenzyl alcohol serves as a versatile building block in the synthesis of chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis, particularly in transition-metal-catalyzed reactions. It is also employed in the preparation of mesitylene derivatives and as a precursor for fragrances or pharmaceutical intermediates. Researchers value its sterically hindered structure for modulating reactivity in nucleophilic substitutions or oxidation reactions.

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