2-Methyl-3-biphenylmethanol

• CAT Number: R048231
• CAS Number: 76350-90-8
• Molecular Formula: C14H14O
• Molecular Weight: 198.27
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Methyl-[1,1’-biphenyl]-3-methanol; 2-Methyl-3-phenylbenzyl Alcohol; 2-Methylbiphenyl-3-ylmethanol; 3-Hydroxymethyl-2-methylbiphenyl
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2-methyl-3-phenylphenyl)methanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H14O/c1-11-13(10-15)8-5-9-14(11)12-6-3-2-4-7-12/h2-9,15H,10H2,1H3
• InChIKey: BGTLHJPGBIVQLJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C(C=CC=C1CO)C2=CC=CC=C2

2-Methyl-3-biphenylmethanol (Cat No.: R048231) is an aromatic alcohol with the molecular formula C14H14O. It consists of a biphenyl structure—a pair of connected benzene rings—with a methyl group at the 2-position and a hydroxymethyl group at the 3-position of one ring. This compound serves as a useful intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Its hydroxyl group contributes to its reactivity, enabling further functionalization, while the biphenyl core provides structural rigidity and hydrophobic character.