Description

3-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic alcohol building block. Its value lies in the unique combination of the benzyl alcohol moiety and the electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl group, which imparts specific reactivity and physicochemical properties. This compound is primarily sought by R&D and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of advanced intermediates, active ingredients, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated aromatic systems for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethyl group is a critical pharmacophore for efficacy.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed to introduce fluorinated benzyl groups into polymer chains, altering surface properties, chemical resistance, and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a protected or functionalizable handle in complex multi-step organic syntheses and as a ligand precursor in catalytic systems.
• Advanced Material Research: Utilized in R&D for creating novel fluorinated compounds with applications in coatings, sensors, and specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	116070-38-3
Molecular Formula	C9H9F3O
Molecular Weight	190.16 g/mol
Synonyms	α-(Trifluoromethyl)-3,5-dimethylbenzenemethanol; (3-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanol; 3,5-Dimethyl-α-(trifluoromethyl)benzenemethanol; 1-(Hydroxymethyl)-3-methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 3-Methyl-5-trifluoromethylbenzyl alcohol; 5-(Trifluoromethyl)-3-methylbenzyl alcohol
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Quality Control

Our 3-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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