Description

2,6-Difluorobenzyl Alcohol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic alcohol building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of fluorine atoms on the benzyl ring, which can dramatically alter the electronic properties, metabolic stability, and lipophilicity of target molecules. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for constructing complex molecules in drug discovery, particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, oncology, and anti-infectives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the difluorobenzyl moiety enhances biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for high-performance displays.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or chain modifier to introduce fluorine into polymers, improving chemical resistance and thermal stability.
• Organic Electronics: Employed in the development of materials for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The benzyl alcohol group can be transformed into various functionalities, making it a valuable handle in palladium-catalyzed and other metal-mediated coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Difluorobenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	19064-18-7
Molecular Formula	C7H6F2O
Molecular Weight	144.12 g/mol
Synonyms	(2,6-Difluorophenyl)methanol; 2,6-Difluorobenzenemethanol; α,2,6-Trifluorotoluene; 2,6-Difluorobenzylalcohol; 2,6-Difluoro-benzenemethanol; 1-(Hydroxymethyl)-2,6-difluorobenzene; 2,6-Difluorophenylcarbinol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Difluorobenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your R&D and production needs.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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