Description

2-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzyl Alcohol, 97% is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic alcohol building block, identified by CAS No. 1261478-61-8. This compound is valued for its unique trifluoromethoxy substituent, which imparts enhanced lipophilicity and metabolic stability, making it a critical intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery programs targeting CNS disorders, inflammation, and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the trifluoromethoxy group can improve biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, esterifications, and etherifications to introduce the benzyl alcohol moiety with a fluorinated aromatic system.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reaction pathways and creating compound libraries for high-throughput screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzyl Alcohol, 97%
CAS No.	1261478-61-8
Molecular Formula	C9H9F3O2
Molecular Weight	206.16 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)methanol; α-(Trifluoromethoxy)-2-methylbenzyl alcohol; 5-(Trifluoromethoxy)-2-methylbenzenemethanol; 2-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethoxy)benzenemethanol; 2-Methyl-α-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl alcohol; Benzyl alcohol, 2-methyl-5-(trifluoromethoxy)-; CAS 1261478-61-8
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzyl Alcohol is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure the 97% minimum purity and identity are met. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical properties is provided with each shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and traceability for your R&D and production 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 product is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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