Description

2-Fluoro-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzyl Alcohol, 97% is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique combination of fluorine and trifluoromethoxy substituents, which are critical for modulating the lipophilicity, metabolic stability, and binding affinity of target molecules. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the preparation of novel drug candidates, particularly in oncology and CNS therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides and pesticides with enhanced efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated components for advanced display technologies.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the development of semiconductors and charge-transport materials for OLEDs and other devices.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block for exploring new fluorination chemistry and creating specialized chemical libraries.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CROs and CDMOs for client-specific projects requiring fluorinated aromatic scaffolds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzyl Alcohol, 97%
CAS No.	1240257-07-1
Molecular Formula	C8H6F4O2
Molecular Weight	210.13 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Fluoro-4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)methanol; 2-Fluoro-α-(trifluoromethoxy)-benzenemethanol; 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)-2-fluorobenzyl alcohol; 2-Fluoro-4-trifluoromethoxybenzyl alcohol; 2-Fluoro-4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzenemethanol; F-TFMB-OH; 2-F-4-TFMO-BA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure the specified 97% minimum purity and identity are met. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical data is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if possible. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.