Description

(3,3-Difluorocyclohexyl)Methanol is a versatile fluorinated organic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in the unique reactivity and physicochemical properties imparted by the difluorocyclohexyl moiety, making it a critical intermediate for developing novel compounds. This product is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to create new active ingredients with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for introducing fluorinated cyclohexyl groups to modulate lipophilicity and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorinated structure can improve biological activity and environmental persistence profiles.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Acts as a fluorinated component in the synthesis of specialty chemicals for electronic displays, contributing to desired dielectric and viscosity properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex, fluorinated molecular architectures via reactions at the alcohol functional group.
• Polymer Modification: Utilized to introduce fluorinated side chains into polymers, potentially altering surface properties, chemical resistance, and thermal stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3,3-Difluorocyclohexyl)Methanol
CAS No.	1556901-52-0
Molecular Formula	C7H12F2O
Molecular Weight	150.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3-Difluorocyclohexanemethanol; (3,3-Difluorocyclohexyl)methanol; Cyclohexanemethanol, 3,3-difluoro-; 1556901-52-0; 3,3-Difluorocyclohexylmethyl alcohol
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Quality Control

Our (3,3-Difluorocyclohexyl)Methanol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including NMR, HPLC, and GC to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP standards for pharmaceutical applications and can tailor purity grades to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and acids. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Standard Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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