Description

3-(Difluoromethoxy)Benzyl Alcohol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique reactivity imparted by the difluoromethoxy and benzyl alcohol functional groups, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and production of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated aromatic motifs for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the difluoromethoxy group can improve pesticidal activity and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for advanced display technologies.
• Functional Polymer Monomer: Employed in the creation of specialty polymers with tailored properties such as chemical resistance, low surface energy, or specific optical characteristics.
• Organic Electronics: Acts as a building block for materials used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and other electronic applications.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new fluorination chemistry in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Difluoromethoxy)Benzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	125903-81-3
Molecular Formula	C8H8F2O2
Molecular Weight	174.15 g/mol
Synonyms	α-(Difluoromethoxy)-m-tolyl Alcohol; (3-(Difluoromethoxy)phenyl)methanol; m-(Difluoromethoxy)benzyl Alcohol; Benzenemethanol, 3-(difluoromethoxy)-; 3-(Difluoromethoxy)benzenemethanol; DFMBA
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-(Difluoromethoxy)Benzyl Alcohol is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets your specific research or production requirements. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, typically including parameters such as purity (by HPLC/GC), identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiles.

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	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 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.