- ▸ Key alcohol intermediate in the manufacture of the pyrethroid insecticide bifenthrin (Agriculture)
- ▸ Biphenyl-methanol building block for agrochemical synthesis (Industrial Manufacturing)
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is a specialty benzyl alcohol synthesis intermediate — a building block used in the manufacture of the pyrethroid insecticide bifenthrin (it is the alcohol building block of the bifenthrin ester). Identity: CAS 76350-90-8.
What it is
(CAS 76350-90-8, C14H14O) is a specialty benzyl alcohol sold as a synthesis intermediate — a defined building block that downstream manufacturers convert into finished products. RawSource supplies it as an intermediate/building block; registration and use of the downstream active are the buyer’s responsibility.
Role in synthesis
The benzylic alcohol is esterified in the final synthesis step; it is the alcohol portion of a pyrethroid ester. The substitution pattern (isomer) is part of the identity — confirm the CAS to be sure the isomer matches your route, because position isomers react differently and lead to different products.
What it is used to make
It is a building block toward the pyrethroid insecticide bifenthrin (it is the alcohol building block of the bifenthrin ester). RawSource supplies the intermediate; the downstream synthesis, product registration and any application or efficacy are the responsibility of the manufacturer that uses it.
Forms, grades and handling
Supplied to a defined assay with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) per lot; define the assay and key impurity limits your route needs. Several halo-aromatic intermediates are hazardous and some are regulated — confirm regulatory status and handling for your jurisdiction, and always consult the current Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Typical values are not a guaranteed specification; the CoA governs.
Bulk and custom-quantity supply
RawSource sources direct from producers in bulk and custom quantities, with CoA, TDS and SDS per lot. Tell us the assay and impurity limits and your sample/pilot/production quantity, and we will quote it and confirm supply continuity. See the full range in the intermediates guide.
Typical Properties
Typical reference values, not a specification; the Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for the lot governs.
| Property | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Specialty benzyl alcohol |
| End-use class | Pyrethroid agrochemical intermediate |
| CAS Number | 76350-90-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C14H14O |
| Molecular Weight | 198.26 g/mol |
| Handling | Refer to the current SDS |
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU): Not determined from public registry
- EC number: 965-375-3
TSCA Inventory flag PMN: a commenced PMN (premanufacture notice) substance (EPA flag legend).
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What is bifenthrin alcohol used for?
(2-Methyl-3-phenylphenyl)methanol (CAS 76350-90-8) is the alcohol building block used to synthesize the pyrethroid insecticide bifenthrin. RawSource supplies it as an intermediate; the downstream active’s registration and use are the manufacturer’s responsibility.
Can RawSource supply bifenthrin alcohol in bulk or custom quantities?
Yes — RawSource supplies bifenthrin alcohol in bulk and custom (sample/pilot/production) quantities with CoA, TDS and SDS per lot. Tell us the assay, impurity limits and quantity, and we will quote it and confirm supply.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of (2-Methyl-3-phenylphenyl)methanol (Bifenthrin Alcohol)?
(2-Methyl-3-phenylphenyl)methanol (Bifenthrin Alcohol) (CAS 76350-90-8) is listed as Active on the U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory; its REACH registration status is not determined from the public ECHA registry.