Description

2-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzyl Alcohol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique combination of the benzyl alcohol functionality and the electron-withdrawing trifluoromethoxy group, which imparts enhanced metabolic stability and lipophilicity to target molecules. This compound is primarily needed by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for developing new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in CNS and anti-inflammatory drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the trifluoromethoxy group improves biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Advanced Material Science: Building block for polymers and functional materials requiring specific dielectric properties or chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions and as a protected benzaldehyde equivalent in multi-step synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	175278-07-6
Molecular Formula	C8H7F3O2
Molecular Weight	192.14 g/mol
Synonyms	α-(Trifluoromethoxy)-o-tolyl Alcohol; (2-(Trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)methanol; 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzenemethanol; o-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzyl alcohol; 1-Hydroxymethyl-2-trifluoromethoxybenzene; Benzyl alcohol, 2-(trifluoromethoxy)-; 2-Trifluoromethoxybenzyl alcohol
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Quality Control

Our 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzyl Alcohol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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
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.