Description

2-Ethoxy-3,5-Difluorobenzyl Alcohol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both an ethoxy and a benzyl alcohol group on a difluorobenzene core, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for molecules requiring a difluorobenzyl alcohol moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the development of novel organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials.
• Chemical Research: Utilized as a standard or building block in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological studies and library synthesis.
• Fluorine Chemistry: Acts as a valuable substrate for further functionalization, exploring new C-F bond transformations and coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethoxy-3,5-Difluorobenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	1017779-81-5
Molecular Formula	C9H10F2O2
Molecular Weight	188.17 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Ethoxy-3,5-difluorophenyl)methanol; 3,5-Difluoro-2-ethoxybenzyl alcohol; 1-(2-Ethoxy-3,5-difluorophenyl)methanol; Benzyl alcohol, 2-ethoxy-3,5-difluoro-; 1017779-81-5
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Ethoxy-3,5-Difluorobenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global clientele in research and scale-up. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.