2-Methylbenzhydrol (CAS No: 5472-13-9) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Orphenadrine. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: o-Methylbenzhydrol, (2-Methylphenyl)phenylmethanol
CAS No: 5472-13-9
PubChem CID: 95659
Mol Formula: C14H14O
Mol Weight: 198.26 g/mol
Used in API: Orphenadrine
IUPAC Name: (2-methylphenyl)-phenylmethanol
API Intermediate Description: 2-Methylbenzhydrol is primarily used as a chemical intermediate, particularly as a metabolite and impurity in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals like the antihistamine Orphenadrine. It also serves as a starting material for other organic compounds and is a subject of study in organic chemistry, for example, in the synthesis of other ethers or for its reactivity.
