Description

(3-(Difluoromethoxy)-5-Fluorophenyl)Methanol is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic alcohol building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique molecular scaffold, which incorporates both difluoromethoxy and fluoro substituents, enabling precise modulation of electronic and steric properties in target molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS disorders, oncology, and anti-infectives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the construction of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display technologies, contributing to improved performance and stability.
• Organic Electronics: Employed in the synthesis of specialized monomers and polymers for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductor materials.
• Chemical Research: A versatile building block for academic and industrial research in fluorine chemistry and materials science.
• Custom Synthesis: Used by contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) for client-specific molecule development and scale-up projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3-(Difluoromethoxy)-5-Fluorophenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	1242252-26-1
Molecular Formula	C8H7F3O2
Molecular Weight	192.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Fluoro-3-(difluoromethoxy)benzyl alcohol; [3-(Difluoromethoxy)-5-fluorophenyl]methanol; 1-[3-(Difluoromethoxy)-5-fluorophenyl]methanol; (5-Fluoro-3-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)methanol; 3-(Difluoromethoxy)-5-fluorobenzyl alcohol; DFMPM; CAS 1242252-26-1
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Quality Control

Every batch of our (3-(Difluoromethoxy)-5-Fluorophenyl)Methanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports compliance with ISO and cGMP guidelines where applicable for advanced intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

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