Description

4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzeneethanol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in the unique combination of the electron-withdrawing trifluoromethoxy group and a reactive ethanol side chain, enabling precise modifications to molecular properties such as lipophilicity and metabolic stability. This compound is primarily needed by R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for constructing bioactive molecules, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS disorders and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides and fungicides, where the trifluoromethoxy group enhances biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated mesogens in the development of high-performance display components.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated as a monomer or chain modifier to impart specific chemical resistance and low surface energy properties to specialty polymers.
• Organic Electronics: Employed in the synthesis of charge-transport materials and emissive layers for OLED devices.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent for studying structure-activity relationships (SAR) and for introducing fluorinated motifs into complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzeneethanol
CAS No.	196811-90-2
Molecular Formula	C9H9F3O2
Molecular Weight	206.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[4-(Trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]ethanol; 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)phenethyl alcohol; p-(Trifluoromethoxy)phenylethanol; α-Trifluoromethoxy-phenethyl alcohol; 1-[4-(Trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]ethan-1-ol (tautomer); 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzyl carbinol; TFMPE
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Quality Control

Our 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzeneethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

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

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