2-Benzyloxyphenol, 98%
2-Benzyloxyphenol, 98%
2-Benzyloxyphenol, 98%
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2-Benzyloxyphenol, 98%

CAS: 6272-38-4 | C13H12O2 | 200.237 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS6272-38-4
IUPAC Name2-(benzyloxy)phenol
Molecular FormulaC13H12O2
InChI KeyCCZCXFHJMKINPE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESOC1=CC=CC=C1OCC1=CC=CC=C1
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Assay (GC)≥97.5%
Appearance (Color)Clear colorless to pale brown or pale pink to red
FormLiquid or viscous liquid
Refractive Index1.5885-1.5925 @ 20?C
2-Benzyloxyphenol is used in the synthesis of 2-(benzyloxy)hydroquinone and also used to prepare sequential polypeptides.It is used as reagent for synthesis of multidentate chelating ligands. It is also used in chemicals, pharmaceutical research and also acts a pharmaceutical intermediate.

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Applications
2-Benzyloxyphenol is used in the synthesis of 2-(benzyloxy)hydroquinone and also used to prepare sequential polypeptides.It is used as reagent for synthesis of multidentate chelating ligands. It is also used in chemicals, pharmaceutical research and also acts a pharmaceutical intermediate.

Solubility
Soluble in alcohol, benzene, and diethyl ether. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Sumida, Y.; Harada, R.; Kato-Sumida, T.; Johmoto, K.; Uekusa, H.; Hosoya, T. Boron-Selective Biaryl Coupling Approach to Versatile Dibenzoxaborins and Application to Concise Synthesis of Defucogilvocarcin M. Org. Lett. 2014, 16 (23), 6240-6243.
  2. Armspach , D.; Matt, D. Methylated cyclodextrins as preorganisation platforms for the synthesis of multidentate chelating ligands aimed at transition metal coordination and industrially relevant catalysis. C. R. Chim. 2011, 14 (2-3), 135-148.
  3. Ribeiro da Silva, M. A. V.; Lobo Ferreira, A. I. M. C.; Cimas, A. Experimental and computational study on the molecular energetics of benzyloxyphenol isomers. J. Chem. Thermodyn. 2011, 43 (12), 1857-1864.
  4. Lee, W-G.; Gallardo-Macias, R.; Frey, K. M.; Spasov, K. A.; Bollini, M.; Anderson, K. S.; Jorgensen, W. L. Picomolar Inhibitors of HIV Reverse Transcriptase Featuring Bicyclic Replacement of a Cyanovinylphenyl Group. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2013, 135 (44), 16705-16713.