Description

3,3'-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Benzhydrol is a specialized fluorinated organic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring two trifluoromethyl groups, imparts valuable properties such as enhanced lipophilicity and metabolic stability to target molecules. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries developing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring fluorinated aromatic systems to modulate bioavailability and binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethyl groups contribute to improved efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a core component in the production of fluorinated liquid crystals for high-performance displays, leveraging its stable, rigid biphenyl-like structure.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers, coatings, and advanced materials to introduce fluorine-related properties like chemical resistance and low surface energy.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Valuable scaffold in medicinal chemistry and as a ligand precursor in catalytic systems for cross-coupling and other transformative reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3,3'-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Benzhydrol
CAS No.	1598-89-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₁₀F₆O
Molecular Weight	320.23 g/mol
Synonyms	α,α-Bis[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methanol; Bis(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)methanol; (3,3'-Bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanol; 3,3'-Di(trifluoromethyl)benzhydrol; 1,1'-(Hydroxymethylene)bis[3-(trifluoromethyl)benzene]; [3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl][3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,3'-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Benzhydrol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full traceability are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.