Description

4-Ethoxy-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol, 97% is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic alcohol building block. This compound is valued for its unique trifluoromethyl and ethoxy substituents, which impart desirable properties like enhanced lipophilicity and metabolic stability in advanced molecular design. It is primarily sought after by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for use as a key intermediate in the synthesis of active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A versatile building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery programs targeting CNS, oncology, and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl group can improve biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated as a monomer or modifier to create specialty polymers with tailored thermal, optical, or surface properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorination chemistry and creating compound libraries for screening.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate for producing complex fluorinated fragrances, dyes, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Ethoxy-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol, 97%
CAS No.	1206593-33-0
Molecular Formula	C10H11F3O2
Molecular Weight	220.19 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Trifluoromethyl)-4-ethoxybenzyl alcohol; 4-Ethoxy-α-(trifluoromethyl)benzenemethanol; (4-Ethoxy-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanol; 1-(4-Ethoxy-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanol; 4-Ethoxy-3-trifluoromethylbenzyl alcohol; 4-Ethoxy-α-trifluoromethyl-benzenemethanol; Benzenemethanol, 4-ethoxy-α-(trifluoromethyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Ethoxy-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity and meets the declared 97% minimum purity specification. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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