Description

(6-Fluoro-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridin-3-Yl)Methanol is a high-value fluorinated pyridine derivative, a crucial building block in modern synthetic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both fluorine and a trifluoromethyl group, makes it an essential intermediate for creating advanced molecules with enhanced biological activity and physicochemical properties. This compound is primarily sought by R&D and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in antiviral, anticancer, and CNS-targeted drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine motifs improve efficacy and environmental profile.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a building block for specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials requiring specific fluorination patterns.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial labs for exploring new fluorination methodologies and creating compound libraries for screening.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs for the scale-up and commercial production of client-specific target molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	(6-Fluoro-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridin-3-Yl)Methanol
CAS No.	1227570-75-3
Molecular Formula	C7H5F4NO
Molecular Weight	195.12 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Hydroxymethyl)-6-fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine; (6-Fluoro-2-trifluoromethyl-3-pyridinyl)methanol; 6-Fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine-3-methanol; 2-(Trifluoromethyl)-6-fluoropyridin-3-ylmethanol; 3-Pyridinemethanol, 6-fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-
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Quality Control

Every batch of (6-Fluoro-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridin-3-Yl)Methanol is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with results from HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS is supplied with each shipment to guarantee identity, purity, and consistency for your critical R&D and scale-up processes.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

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