Cas no 79757-92-9 ((4'-Methylbiphenyl-4-yl)-methanol)

(4'-Methylbiphenyl-4-yl)-methanol is a biphenyl derivative featuring a hydroxymethyl group at the 4-position and a methyl substituent at the 4'-position of the biphenyl scaffold. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, liquid crystals, and advanced materials. Its rigid biphenyl core enhances structural stability, while the hydroxymethyl group offers functionalization potential for further derivatization. The methyl substitution can influence electronic properties and solubility, making it useful in fine-tuning material characteristics. High purity grades are available for research and industrial applications, ensuring reproducibility in synthetic processes. Proper handling under inert conditions is recommended due to its alcohol functionality.
(4'-Methylbiphenyl-4-yl)-methanol structure
79757-92-9 structure
Product Name:(4'-Methylbiphenyl-4-yl)-methanol
CAS No:79757-92-9
MF:C14H14O
MW:198.260364055634
MDL:MFCD01862514
CID:556226
PubChem ID:1394290
Update Time:2025-05-19

(4'-Methylbiphenyl-4-yl)-methanol Chemical and Physical Properties

Names and Identifiers

    • [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-methanol,4'-methyl-
    • (4'-METHYLBIPHENYL-4-YL)-METHANOL
    • [4-(4-methylphenyl)phenyl]methanol
    • (4'-Methyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)methanol
    • [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-methanol,4'-methyl
    • MFCD01862514
    • [4'Methyl-(1,1-biphenyl)-4-yl]methanol
    • SCHEMBL258820
    • (4'-Methyl-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)methanol
    • AS-3153
    • DTXSID90362745
    • CS-D0387
    • BB 0223513
    • [4'-Methyl-(1,1'-biphenyl)-4-yl]methanol
    • BNMMMXOMDSTFKQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
    • 79757-92-9
    • AKOS002683257
    • {4'-methyl-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl}methanol
    • (4'-methylbiphenyl-4-yl)methanol
    • 4-(4-Methylphenyl)benzyl alcohol
    • 4′-Methyl[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-methanol (ACI)
    • (4′-Methyl-1,1′-biphenyl-4-yl)methanol
    • (4′-Methyl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl)methanol
    • (4′-Methylbiphenyl-4-yl)-methanol
    • (4'-Methylbiphenyl-4-yl)-methanol
    • MDL: MFCD01862514
    • Inchi: 1S/C14H14O/c1-11-2-6-13(7-3-11)14-8-4-12(10-15)5-9-14/h2-9,15H,10H2,1H3
    • InChI Key: BNMMMXOMDSTFKQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
    • SMILES: OCC1C=CC(C2C=CC(C)=CC=2)=CC=1

Computed Properties

  • Exact Mass: 198.10400
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 198.104465066g/mol
  • Isotope Atom Count: 0
  • Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1
  • Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 1
  • Heavy Atom Count: 15
  • Rotatable Bond Count: 2
  • Complexity: 174
  • Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
  • Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count : 0
  • Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
  • XLogP3: 3.8
  • Topological Polar Surface Area: 20.2?2

Experimental Properties

  • PSA: 20.23000
  • LogP: 3.15430

(4'-Methylbiphenyl-4-yl)-methanol Customs Data

  • HS CODE:2906299090
  • Customs Data:

    China Customs Code:

    2906299090

    Overview:

    2906299090 Other aromatic alcohols. VAT:17.0% Tax refund rate:9.0% Regulatory conditions:nothing MFN tariff:5.5% general tariff:30.0%

    Declaration elements:

    Product Name, component content, use to

    Summary:

    2906299090 other aromatic alcohols.Supervision conditions:None.VAT:17.0%.Tax rebate rate:9.0%.MFN tariff:5.5%.General tariff:30.0%

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(4'-Methylbiphenyl-4-yl)-methanol Production Method

Production Method 1

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Catalysts: (SP-4-4)-Chloro[N2-[2-(diphenylphosphino-κP)phenyl]-N1,N1-dimethyl-1,2-benzenedi… Solvents: Toluene ,  Tetrahydrofuran ;  24 h, 25 °C
Reference
P,N,N-Pincer nickel-catalyzed cross-coupling of aryl fluorides and chlorides
Wu, Dan; et al, Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry, 2014, 12(33), 6414-6424

Production Method 2

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Cesium carbonate Catalysts: 1998720-47-0 Solvents: Water ;  12 h, 100 °C
Reference
Water-soluble palladacycles containing hydroxymethyl groups: synthesis, crystal structures and use as catalysts for amination and Suzuki coupling of reactions
Han, Xin; et al, Transition Metal Chemistry (Dordrecht, 2016, 41(4), 403-411

Production Method 3

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Tripotassium phosphate Catalysts: Palladium(1+), [(1S)-2-(6-chloro-4-pyrimidinyl-κN3)ferrocenyl-κC](1-methyl-1H-im… Solvents: Water ;  24 h, 100 °C
Reference
Cationic cyclopalladated ferrocenylpyrimidine complex as an efficient catalyst for the synthesis of substituted biarylmethanol by the Suzuki reaction in water
Li, Hong-Mei; et al, Inorganica Chimica Acta, 2013, 404, 236-240

Production Method 4

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Sodium carbonate Catalysts: 2-Propenamide, N-(1-methylethyl)-, polymer with (4-ethenylphenyl)diphenylphosphi… (palladium complex) Solvents: Water ;  9 h, 100 °C
Reference
Highly Active Catalyst for the Heterogeneous Suzuki-Miyaura Reaction: Assembled Complex of Palladium and Non-Crosslinked Amphiphilic Polymer
Yamada, Yoichi M. A.; et al, Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2003, 68(20), 7733-7741

Production Method 5

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Potassium carbonate Catalysts: Tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium Solvents: Tetrahydrofuran ;  5 min, rt
1.2 Reagents: Boric acid (H3BO3) ;  18 h, 80 °C
2.1 Reagents: Sodium borohydride Solvents: Ethanol ;  rt → 0 °C; 30 min, rt
2.2 Solvents: Water ;  rt
Reference
Antitubercular and Antiparasitic 2-Nitroimidazopyrazinones with Improved Potency and Solubility
Ang, Chee Wei ; et al, Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2020, 63(24), 15726-15751

Production Method 6

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Dimethyl sulfoxide ,  Tetrabutylammonium tetrafluoroborate ,  Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid Solvents: Dichloromethane ;  24 °C; 24 °C → 0 °C
1.2 Reagents: Water Solvents: Methanol ;  5 min, 0 °C
1.3 Reagents: Triethylamine ;  0 °C
Reference
Oxidative Hydroxylation Mediated by Alkoxysulfonium Ions
Ashikari, Yosuke; et al, Organic Letters, 2012, 14(3), 938-941

Production Method 7

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Sodium carbonate Catalysts: Palladium Solvents: 1,2-Dimethoxyethane
1.2 Reagents: Hydrochloric acid Solvents: Methanol
Reference
A new vinyl-ether-type linker for solid-phase synthesis
Yoo, S.-e.; et al, Tetrahedron Letters, 2000, 41(33), 6415-6418

Production Method 8

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Potassium carbonate Catalysts: Triphenylphosphine ,  (SP-4-1)-[1,3-Bis[2,6-bis(1-methylethyl)phenyl]-1,3-dihydro-2H-imidazol-2-yliden… Solvents: Dimethylformamide ;  4 h, 90 °C
Reference
Mechanism insight and scope of PEPPSI-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction between triarylbismuth and arylbromide
Cassirame, Benedicte; et al, Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical, 2016, 425, 94-102

Production Method 9

Reaction Conditions
Reference
Prostanoid compounds and their pharmaceutical formulations
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Production Method 10

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Potassium carbonate Catalysts: 2691115-20-3 Solvents: Water ;  1 h, 110 °C
Reference
Pd(II)-NHC coordination-driven formation of water-soluble catalytically active single chain nanoparticles
Lambert, Romain; et al, Polymer Chemistry, 2018, 9(23), 3199-3204

Production Method 11

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: tert-Butyllithium Solvents: Tetrahydrofuran ,  Hexane ;  -78 °C; 1 h, -78 °C
1.2 Reagents: Triisopropyl borate ;  -78 °C; 30 min, -30 °C
1.3 Reagents: Potassium bifluoride Solvents: Water ;  heated; 30 min, rt
2.1 Reagents: Potassium carbonate Catalysts: Palladium diacetate Solvents: Methanol ;  rt → 80 °C; 5 min, 80 °C
Reference
A Facile One-Pot Preparation of Potassium Hydroxyaryl- and (Hydroxyalkyl)aryltrifluoroborates
Park, Young Hee; et al, Organic Letters, 2008, 10(6), 1215-1218

Production Method 12

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Sodium borohydride Solvents: Ethanol ;  rt → 0 °C; 30 min, rt
1.2 Solvents: Water ;  rt
Reference
Antitubercular and Antiparasitic 2-Nitroimidazopyrazinones with Improved Potency and Solubility
Ang, Chee Wei ; et al, Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2020, 63(24), 15726-15751

Production Method 13

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Ammonium bicarbonate Catalysts: Palladium Solvents: Water ;  24 h, 100 °C
Reference
Ligand-Free Pd/C-Catalyzed One-Pot, Three-Component Synthesis of Aryl-Substituted Benzimidazoles by Hydrogen-Transfer and Suzuki Reactions in Water
Xu, Chen; et al, European Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2015, 2015(34), 7427-7432

Production Method 14

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Catalysts: (SP-4-3)-Bromo[N-[2-[2,3-dihydro-3-(phenylmethyl)-1H-imidazol-1-yl-κC2]phenyl]-N… Solvents: Tetrahydrofuran ;  25 °C; 12 h, 25 °C
1.2 Reagents: Water
Reference
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Production Method 15

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Tripotassium phosphate Catalysts: Tricyclohexylphosphine ,  Palladium(1+), [(1S)-2-(6-chloro-4-pyrimidinyl-κN3)ferrocenyl-κC](1-methyl-1H-im… Solvents: Water ;  24 h, 100 °C
Reference
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Production Method 16

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Ammonium bicarbonate Catalysts: Palladium Solvents: Water ;  3 h, 100 °C
Reference
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Production Method 17

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Potassium carbonate Catalysts: Palladium diacetate Solvents: Methanol ;  rt → 80 °C; 5 min, 80 °C
Reference
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Park, Young Hee; et al, Organic Letters, 2008, 10(6), 1215-1218

Production Method 18

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Cesium carbonate Catalysts: (SP-4-4)-Chloro[2′-(dicyclohexylphosphino-κP)-N,N-dimethyl[1,1′-biphenyl]-2-amin… Solvents: Water ;  24 h, 100 °C
Reference
Synthesis of substituted biarylmethanol via ferrocenyloxime palladacycles catalyzed Suzuki reaction of chlorophenylmethanol in water
Li, Hong-Mei; et al, Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society, 2014, 35(8), 2551-2554

Production Method 19

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Lithium aluminum hydride Solvents: Tetrahydrofuran ;  0 °C; 4 h, rt; rt → 0 °C
1.2 Reagents: Potassium hydroxide Solvents: Water ;  0 °C; 1 h, 0 °C
Reference
Synthesis, Biological Evaluation, and 3D QSAR Study of 2-Methyl-4-oxo-3-oxetanylcarbamic Acid Esters as N-Acylethanolamine Acid Amidase (NAAA) Inhibitors
Ponzano, Stefano; et al, Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2014, 57(23), 10101-10111

Production Method 20

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Potassium tert-butoxide Catalysts: Triphenylphosphine ,  2947562-92-5 Solvents: Isopropanol ,  Tetrahydrofuran ;  9 h, 90 °C
1.2 Reagents: Water ;  20 h, 84 °C
Reference
A naphthalene-based heterobimetallic triazolylidene IrIII/PdII complex: regioselective to regiospecific C-H activation, tandem catalysis and a copper-free Sonogashira reaction
Majumder, Adhir; et al, Dalton Transactions, 2023, 52(8), 2272-2281

Production Method 21

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Potassium tert-butoxide Catalysts: 2301028-47-5 Solvents: Isopropanol ,  Tetrahydrofuran ;  2 h, 90 °C; 90 °C → rt
1.2 Solvents: Water ;  rt
Reference
Homo- and Heterobimetallic Complexes Bearing NHC Ligands: Applications in α-Arylation of Amide, Suzuki-Miyaura Coupling Reactions, and Tandem Catalysis
Majumder, Adhir; et al, European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, 2019, 2019(13), 1810-1815

Production Method 22

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Potassium acetate ,  Tetrabutylammonium bromide Catalysts: Palladium diacetate ,  Tri-o-tolylphosphine Solvents: N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone ;  4 h, 110 °C
1.2 Reagents: Water
Reference
Pd-catalyzed atom-efficient cross-coupling of triarylbismuth reagents with protecting group-free iodophenylmethanols: Synthesis of biarylmethanols
Rao, Maddali L. N.; et al, Tetrahedron Letters, 2020, 61(13),

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(4'-Methylbiphenyl-4-yl)-methanol: A Comprehensive Overview

The compound (4'-Methylbiphenyl-4-yl)-methanol, identified by the CAS No. 79757-92-9, is a versatile organic molecule with significant applications in various fields. This compound belongs to the class of biphenols, which are characterized by their biphenyl structure with a hydroxymethyl group attached. The presence of the methyl group at the 4' position of the biphenyl ring introduces unique electronic and steric properties, making it a valuable compound in both academic and industrial research.

Recent studies have highlighted the importance of (4'-Methylbiphenyl-4-yl)-methanol in the development of advanced materials, particularly in the field of optoelectronics. Researchers have explored its potential as a precursor for synthesizing high-performance organic semiconductors. For instance, a 2023 study published in Advanced Materials demonstrated that derivatives of this compound exhibit exceptional charge transport properties, making them suitable for applications in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and thin-film transistors (TFTs). These findings underscore the compound's role in pushing the boundaries of modern electronics.

In addition to its electronic applications, (4'-Methylbiphenyl-4-yl)-methanol has also gained attention in the pharmaceutical industry. Its unique structure allows for selective interactions with biological systems, making it a promising candidate for drug design. A 2023 research article in Nature Communications reported that this compound serves as a lead molecule for developing novel anticancer agents. The study revealed that its ability to modulate specific cellular pathways could pave the way for more effective and targeted therapies.

The synthesis of (4'-Methylbiphenyl-4-yl)-methanol has been optimized through various methodologies, with recent advancements focusing on green chemistry principles. A 2023 paper in Green Chemistry introduced a catalytic cross-coupling reaction that significantly reduces waste and energy consumption during production. This approach not only enhances the sustainability of manufacturing processes but also aligns with global efforts to promote environmentally friendly practices.

Beyond its technical applications, the compound's environmental impact has been a topic of interest. Studies have shown that (4'-Methylbiphenyl-4-yl)-methanol exhibits low toxicity to aquatic organisms under controlled conditions. However, further research is required to fully understand its long-term effects on ecosystems. Regulatory bodies are increasingly emphasizing the need for comprehensive environmental assessments to ensure safe handling and disposal practices.

The versatility of (4'-Methylbiphenyl-4-yl)-methanol extends to its use as a building block in organic synthesis. Its ability to undergo various functional group transformations makes it an invaluable tool for constructing complex molecular architectures. Recent advancements in asymmetric synthesis have enabled the production of enantiomerically pure derivatives, which are critical for pharmacological studies and chiral recognition applications.

In conclusion, (4'-Methylbiphenyl-4-yl)-methanol, CAS No. 79757-92-9, stands as a testament to the ingenuity of modern chemical research. Its diverse applications across electronics, pharmaceuticals, and materials science highlight its significance as a multifaceted compound. As research continues to uncover new potentials and optimize its synthesis, this compound is poised to play an even greater role in shaping future technologies and therapeutic solutions.

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