Description

2,4,6-Trifluorobenzyl Alcohol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in the unique reactivity and electronic properties imparted by the trifluoromethyl-substituted benzyl group, making it a critical intermediate for creating complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it serves as a key precursor for active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorinated drug candidates targeting CNS disorders, anti-infectives, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, improving dielectric anisotropy and thermal stability.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Incorporated as a monomer or modifier to create specialty polymers with enhanced chemical resistance, lower dielectric constants, and improved surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed as a reagent in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a ligand precursor in organometallic chemistry.
• Fluorinated Surfactant & Additive Precursor: Used to synthesize surface-active agents and performance additives for coatings, electronics, and specialty fluids.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,6-Trifluorobenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	118289-07-9
Molecular Formula	C7H5F3O
Molecular Weight	162.11 g/mol
Synonyms	(2,4,6-Trifluorophenyl)methanol; α,α,α-Trifluoromethylbenzyl Alcohol; 2,4,6-Trifluorobenzenemethanol; 2,4,6-Trifluorobenzylalcohol; Benzyl alcohol, 2,4,6-trifluoro-; 118289-07-9; NSC 405124
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Quality Control

Our 2,4,6-Trifluorobenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or after opening. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/GC)	≥98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤0.5%; Total impurities ≤2.0%

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