Description

1-[4-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Ethanol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic alcohol, serving as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique combination of the electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl group and the reactive benzylic alcohol functionality, enabling precise molecular modifications. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, including potential anti-inflammatory and central nervous system (CNS) agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that leverage the stability and bioavailability imparted by the trifluoromethyl group.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Used in the development of fluorinated components for electronic display and lighting technologies due to its influence on molecular polarity and stability.
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or chain modifier for engineering plastics and high-performance polymers with enhanced chemical resistance.
• Asymmetric Catalysis & Ligand Design: Valuable precursor for synthesizing chiral ligands and catalysts used in enantioselective transformations.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A fundamental reagent for introducing the 4-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl moiety into more complex molecular architectures in R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-[4-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Ethanol
CAS No.	1737-26-4
Molecular Formula	C9H9F3O
Molecular Weight	190.16 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Methyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzenemethanol; 1-(4-Trifluoromethylphenyl)ethanol; 4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzyl Alcohol, α-Methyl-; (RS)-1-[4-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]ethanol; (±)-1-[4-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]ethanol; 1-(4-Trifluoromethylphenyl)ethyl Alcohol; α-(Trifluoromethyl)phenethyl Alcohol; p-(Trifluoromethyl)phenethyl Alcohol
EINECS	217-085-5

Quality Control

Our 1-[4-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Ethanol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and chiral purity analysis where applicable, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is 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 strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact us for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR / NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC / GC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details (Racemic & Enantiopure grades available)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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