Description

(2-(Difluoromethyl)Pyridin-4-Yl)Methanol is a high-value pyridine derivative featuring a difluoromethyl group and a hydroxymethyl substituent. This compound serves as a critical pharmaceutical intermediate and organic building block for the synthesis of complex molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for developing new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery and development programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the difluoromethyl group's metabolic stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced organic materials, including liquid crystals and functional polymers.
• Fluorinated Compound Library: A valuable component for constructing libraries of fluorinated compounds in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-(Difluoromethyl)Pyridin-4-Yl)Methanol
CAS No.	1428532-80-2
Molecular Formula	C7H7F2NO
Molecular Weight	159.13 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-(difluoromethyl)pyridine; 2-(Difluoromethyl)-4-pyridinemethanol; (2-Difluoromethyl-pyridin-4-yl)-methanol; 4-Pyridinemethanol, 2-(difluoromethyl)-; 2-Difluoromethyl-4-hydroxymethylpyridine; (2-(Difluoromethyl)-4-pyridinyl)methanol; 2-(Difluoromethyl)-4-(hydroxymethyl)pyridine
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Quality Control

Our (2-(Difluoromethyl)Pyridin-4-Yl)Methanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are 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). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under a dry inert atmosphere to maintain stability. Keep away from strong bases and fluorides.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.