Description

Benzeneethanol, 2-Chloro-β,β,4-Trifluoro- is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is engineered to introduce a unique combination of chlorine and fluorine substituents onto a phenethyl alcohol core, enabling precise modulation of electronic properties and lipophilicity in target molecules. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for constructing complex molecules in drug discovery programs, particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, improving charge transport and thermal stability.
• Advanced Polymer Modification: Incorporated as a specialty monomer to create polymers with tailored surface properties, chemical resistance, and specific optical characteristics.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the development of fluorescent tags and molecular probes for imaging and diagnostic applications due to its derivatizable alcohol functional group.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzeneethanol, 2-Chloro-β,β,4-Trifluoro-
CAS No.	1780679-13-1
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClF3O
Molecular Weight	210.58 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-β,β,4-trifluorophenethyl alcohol; 2-(2-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-1,1,1-trifluoroethan-2-ol; 1-(2-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanol; α-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl alcohol; 2-Chloro-4-fluoro-α-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol; (2-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)(trifluoromethyl)methanol; CAS 1780679-13-1
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Quality Control

Every batch of Benzeneethanol, 2-Chloro-β,β,4-Trifluoro- is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 96.0%
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.