Coniferyl alcohol

Coniferyl alcohol (CAS 458-35-5), also known as coniferol, is a phenylpropanoid monomer that occurs naturally in plant cell walls as a primary lignin precursor.

Where is Coniferyl alcohol used?

• Industrial: polymerization building block and biochemical reference standard
• Pulp and paper research: study of lignin biosynthesis and depolymerization pathways, informing more efficient delignification processes
• Biotechnology and life sciences: high-purity reference compound for enzyme activity assays, particularly peroxidases and laccases in lignocellulosic biomass conversion
• Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical research: synthetic intermediate for bioactive phenylpropanoid derivatives
• It also serves as a model substrate in studies targeting lignin valorization for bio-based material development.

Commercial specifications

• Purity specifications typically ranging from 98% upward
• Packaging in small quantities suited to laboratory procurement, with bulk options through specialty fine chemical suppliers