Description

Benzenemethanol, 4-Chloro-2-Fluoro-α,α-Dimethyl- is a high-purity, substituted benzyl alcohol derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block for the development of novel active ingredients. It is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to incorporate its unique halogenated dimethylbenzyl structure into new molecular entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a halogenated benzyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its substituted aromatic structure.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of specialty chemicals for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent in research-scale and process chemistry for introducing functionalized benzyl groups.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of complex dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzenemethanol, 4-Chloro-2-Fluoro-α,α-Dimethyl-
CAS No.	1537457-36-5
Molecular Formula	C9H10ClFO
Molecular Weight	188.63 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Chloro-2-fluoro-α,α-dimethylbenzyl alcohol; (4-Chloro-2-fluorophenyl)dimethylmethanol; 1-(4-Chloro-2-fluorophenyl)-1-methylethanol; 2-Fluoro-4-chloro-α,α-dimethylbenzenemethanol; α,α-Dimethyl-4-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl alcohol; 4-Chloro-2-fluoro-α,α-dimethyl-benzenemethanol
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Quality Control

Our production of Benzenemethanol, 4-Chloro-2-Fluoro-α,α-Dimethyl- adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthesis workflows. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, purity, and the absence of critical impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%, Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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