Description

2,4-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)-6-Methoxybenzyl Alcohol is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block characterized by its unique trifluoromethyl and methoxy substituents. This compound is critical for introducing lipophilicity, metabolic stability, and electronic effects into advanced molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the synthesis of novel active ingredients, as well as by specialty chemical manufacturers developing advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for targets requiring enhanced membrane permeability and metabolic resistance.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethyl groups contribute to biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated components for electronic display and lighting technologies, influencing dielectric anisotropy and emission properties.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated to alter the surface properties, chemical resistance, and durability of high-performance polymers and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and other transformations to construct complex fluorinated molecules for various R&D applications.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized in the design of novel ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis and other specialized catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)-6-Methoxybenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	1805405-28-0
Molecular Formula	C11H8F6O2
Molecular Weight	286.17 g/mol
Synonyms	[6-Methoxy-2,4-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methanol; 2,4-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-6-methoxybenzenemethanol; 6-Methoxy-α,α,α,α',α',α'-hexafluoro-m-xylene-α,α'-diol (partial); (6-Methoxy-2,4-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanol; 2,4-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-6-methoxybenzylalcohol; 1805405-28-0; Fluorinated Benzyl Alcohol Derivative
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Quality Control

Our production of 2,4-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)-6-Methoxybenzyl Alcohol adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is 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 a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its chemical nature as a fluoride/strong alkali-sensitive compound, it should be kept separate from incompatible materials. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	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.