Description

2,4,5-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 research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the synthesis 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 Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of fluorinated liquid crystals for high-performance displays.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Building block for electron-transport materials and semiconductors used in OLEDs and organic photovoltaics.
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Monomer or modifier for creating specialty polymers with enhanced chemical resistance and thermal properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in medicinal chemistry and material science research for introducing the benzyl alcohol functional group with fluorine substitution.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,5-Trifluorobenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	144284-25-3
Molecular Formula	C7H5F3O
Molecular Weight	162.11 g/mol
Synonyms	(2,4,5-Trifluorophenyl)methanol; α,2,4-Trifluoro-5-fluorobenzyl Alcohol; 2,4,5-Trifluorobenzenemethanol; 2,4,5-Trifluorobenzylalcohol; 2,4,5-Trifluoro-Benzyl Alcohol; Benzenemethanol, 2,4,5-trifluoro-; 144284-25-3; 2,4,5-Trifluoro phenyl methanol
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Quality Control

Our 2,4,5-Trifluorobenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every 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 each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled 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 flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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