Description

4-Fluoro-3-Methyl-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol is a high-value fluorinated benzyl alcohol derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both fluorine and trifluoromethyl substituents, is engineered to impart desirable properties such as enhanced metabolic stability and lipophilicity to target molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in oncology, CNS, and antiviral research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atoms improve biological activity and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated compounds used in electronic display technologies.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a building block for electron-transport or host materials in OLED devices.
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated as a monomer or modifier to create specialty polymers with unique surface properties and chemical resistance.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluoro-3-Methyl-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	1706458-48-1
Molecular Formula	C9H8F4O
Molecular Weight	208.15 g/mol
Synonyms	[4-Fluoro-3-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methanol; (4-Fluoro-3-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanol; 2-(Trifluoromethyl)-4-fluoro-3-methylbenzyl alcohol; 4-Fluoro-3-methyl-2-trifluoromethylbenzyl alcohol; α,α,α-Trifluoro-4-fluoro-3-methyl-o-tolylmethanol; Benzyl alcohol, 4-fluoro-3-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)-
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Fluoro-3-Methyl-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol is produced and tested under a strict Quality Management System. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the precise requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
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.