Description

2,3,4-Trifluorobenzyl Alcohol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique reactivity and electronic properties imparted by the trifluoromethylbenzyl alcohol moiety, making it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and anti-infectives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, improving their dielectric anisotropy and stability.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers to alter surface properties, increase chemical resistance, and improve weatherability.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, esterifications, and etherifications to introduce the benzyl alcohol functional group with fluorine substitution.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways in medicinal and synthetic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,4-Trifluorobenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	144284-24-2
Molecular Formula	C7H5F3O
Molecular Weight	162.11 g/mol
Synonyms	(2,3,4-Trifluorophenyl)methanol; α,2,3,4-Tetrafluorotoluene; 2,3,4-Trifluorobenzylalcohol; 2,3,4-Trifluorobenzenemethanol; 1-(Hydroxymethyl)-2,3,4-trifluorobenzene; Benzyl alcohol, 2,3,4-trifluoro-; 144284-24-2; 2,3,4-Trifluoro benzyl alcohol
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Quality Control

Our 2,3,4-Trifluorobenzyl 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. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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