Description

(3,5-Difluoro-4-Nitrophenyl)Methanol is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block of significant synthetic utility. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate in the development of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily sought by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides and pesticides, leveraging the fluorine atoms for enhanced bioactivity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, improving performance and durability.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart unique chemical resistance, thermal stability, or optical properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Functional handle for Suzuki, Sonogashira, and other palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions to create complex biaryl systems.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential reagent for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3,5-Difluoro-4-Nitrophenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	1123172-89-3
Molecular Formula	C7H5F2NO3
Molecular Weight	189.12 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitro-3,5-difluorobenzyl alcohol; (3,5-Difluoro-4-nitrophenyl)methanol; 3,5-Difluoro-4-nitrobenzenemethanol; 1-(3,5-Difluoro-4-nitrophenyl)methanol; Benzenemethanol, 3,5-difluoro-4-nitro-; (4-Nitro-3,5-difluorophenyl)methanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of (3,5-Difluoro-4-Nitrophenyl)Methanol is produced under strict quality management protocols. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles by HPLC, NMR, and IR is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.