Description

4-Fluoro-2-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl alcohol, 97% is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique molecular architecture, combining fluorine and trifluoromethoxy substituents to impart desirable properties like metabolic stability and enhanced lipophilicity to target molecules. It 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 synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS disorders, inflammation, and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a versatile precursor in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Used in the research and production of specialty fluorinated compounds for electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or modifier to introduce fluorine-containing side chains, enhancing polymer properties such as chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface characteristics.
• Chemical Synthesis Building Block: Provides a benzyl alcohol handle for further functionalization (e.g., oxidation, esterification, etherification) in complex multi-step synthetic routes.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for creating novel fluorinated surfaces, coatings, and specialty materials with unique hydrophobic or oleophobic properties.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-Fluoro-2-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl alcohol, 97%
CAS No.	1242252-68-1
Molecular Formula	C8H6F4O2
Molecular Weight	210.13 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Fluoro-2-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)methanol; 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)-4-fluorobenzyl alcohol; 4-Fluoro-2-trifluoromethoxybenzyl alcohol; α-Hydroxymethyl-4-fluoro-α,α,α-trifluoro-o-cresol methyl ether; 1-(4-Fluoro-2-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)methanol; 4-Fluoro-α-(trifluoromethoxy)benzenemethanol; Benzyl alcohol, 4-fluoro-2-(trifluoromethoxy)-
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Quality Control

Our 4-Fluoro-2-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl alcohol, 97% is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the specified standard. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided and available upon request 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). 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 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.