
Catalog Number	AR00C7I4
Chemical Name	BenzeneMethanol, alpha-(phenoxyMethyl)-
CAS Number	4249-72-3
Molecular Formula	C14H14O2
Molecular Weight	214.25976
MDL Number	MFCD09880900
SMILES	OC(c1ccccc1)COc1ccccc1

Benzenemethanol, α-(phenoxymethyl)-, also known as benzyl phenyl ether, is a versatile compound commonly used in chemical synthesis as a protecting group for alcohols. In organic chemistry, protecting groups are molecular modifications applied to specific functional groups to temporarily prevent them from participating in undesired reactions during a synthetic sequence. This strategy helps to control the selectivity and efficiency of chemical transformations.The α-(phenoxymethyl)benzenemethanol moiety serves as an effective protecting group for alcohols due to its stability under a wide range of reaction conditions. By selectively masking the hydroxyl functionality of alcohols, this compound allows for the manipulation of other reactive groups within a molecule without affecting the alcohol group. Subsequent deprotection of the benzyl phenyl ether group can be achieved under mild conditions to reveal the original alcohol functionality, enabling further chemical modifications to be carried out.In chemical synthesis, the use of benzenemethanol, α-(phenoxymethyl)-, as a protecting group offers chemists a valuable tool for the assembly of complex molecules with multiple functional groups. Its compatibility with a variety of synthetic methodologies makes it a versatile choice for the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals in the laboratory.

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GHS Pictogram
Signal Word	Warning
UN#	N/A
Hazard Statements	H302-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements	P261-P305+P351+P338
Class	N/A
Packing Group	N/A

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BenzeneMethanol, alpha-(phenoxyMethyl)-