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4-Phenyl-1-butanol is an aromatic alcohol used as an important intermediate in the manufacture of fragrances, pharmaceuticals, and specialty organic chemicals. With its stable chemical structure and high purity, it is widely utilized in synthesis processes and research applications.
At Hi-Tech Lifesciences, 4-Phenyl-1-Butanol is manufactured and supplied with strict quality control to meet the demanding requirements of speciality chemical applications.
4-Phenyl-1-Butanol Structure


A high-purity aromatic primary alcohol used as a key intermediate in pharmaceuticals, fragrances, agrochemicals…
- Pharma APIs
- Fragrance compounds
- Speciality synthesis
- Chemical Name: 4-Phenyl-1-Butanol
- CAS Number: 3360-41-0
- Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₄O
- Molecular Weight: 150.22 g/mol
- Chemical Class: Aromatic primary alcohol
Key Applications
- Pharmaceutical Industry:
Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of APIs and drug molecules. - Fragrance & Flavor Industry:
Serves as a precursor for aroma chemicals and speciality esters with pleasant aromatic profiles. - Agrochemicals:
Employed in the development of active ingredients and formulation intermediates. - Fine & Specialty Chemicals:
Ideal building block for esterification, oxidation, etherification, and custom chemical synthesis. - Research & Development:
Suitable for laboratory and pilot-scale synthesis applications.
- High purity and consistent batch quality
- Excellent chemical reactivity for downstream processing
- Versatile functional group for multiple synthesis pathways
- Reliable performance in specialty and fine chemical formulations
4-Phenylbutyric Acid Structure


A reliable and chemically stable aromatic carboxylic acid widely used in pharmaceutical research, fine chemicals, and speciality derivative synthesis…
- Pharma Intermediates
- R&D
- Speciality Formulations
- Chemical Name: 4-Phenylbutyric Acid
- Synonyms: γ-Phenylbutyric Acid
- CAS Number: 1821-12-1
- Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₂O₂
- Molecular Weight: 164.20 g/mol
- Chemical Class: Aromatic carboxylic acid
- Appearance: White to off-white crystalline solid
- Odor: Mild aromatic
- Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohols and organic solvents
- Melting Point: ~48–52 °C
- Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
- Pharmaceutical Industry:
Used as a key intermediate in API synthesis and pharmaceutical research. - Fine & Specialty Chemicals:
Building block for the synthesis of esters, amides, and other functional derivatives. - Chemical Research & Development:
Extensively used in laboratory, pilot-scale, and custom synthesis projects. - Agrochemical & Industrial Chemistry:
Applied in formulation development and specialty compound synthesis.
- High purity and consistent batch-to-batch quality
- Excellent chemical stability and shelf life
- Versatile carboxylic acid functionality for multiple reactions
- Suitable for pharmaceutical and specialty chemical manufacturing
4-Phenylbutyric Acid is an aromatic carboxylic acid widely used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, and research compounds. Known for its stable chemical structure and versatile reactivity, it serves as an important building block in organic synthesis and fine
chemical manufacturing.
At Hi-Tech Lifesciences, 4-Phenylbutyric Acid is supplied with high purity and consistent quality, making it suitable for advanced synthesis and performance-driven applications.