Description

(2,4-Difluoro-5-Methoxy-Phenyl)-Methanol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of fluorine and methoxy substituents, which are critical for modulating the electronic and steric properties of target molecules. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a difluoromethoxybenzyl motif.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated liquid crystal compounds used in display technologies.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the synthesis of specialized monomers and polymers for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.
• Complex Ligand Synthesis: Useful for creating fluorinated ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• General Research & Development: A valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry and material science research exploring structure-activity relationships (SAR).

Basic Information

Product Name	(2,4-Difluoro-5-Methoxy-Phenyl)-Methanol
CAS No.	1266114-65-1
Molecular Formula	C8H8F2O2
Molecular Weight	174.15 g/mol
Synonyms	(2,4-Difluoro-5-methoxyphenyl)methanol; 5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2,4-difluoroanisole; 2,4-Difluoro-5-methoxybenzyl alcohol; 1-(2,4-Difluoro-5-methoxyphenyl)methanol; 2,4-Difluoro-5-methoxybenzenemethanol; CAS 1266114-65-1
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Quality Control

Our (2,4-Difluoro-5-Methoxy-Phenyl)-Methanol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every 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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. For long-term storage, consider the use of a desiccant.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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