Description

Benzeneethanol, 4-Bromo-β,β,3-Trifluoro- CAS NO 1823989-97-4 is a high-purity, multi-functional fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring bromine and fluorine substituents on a phenethyl alcohol core, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory targets.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new-generation herbicides and pesticides, where fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for advanced electronic materials, contributing to the molecular architecture of display and lighting components.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine substituent makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Stille, or Sonogashira couplings for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: An important reagent for academic and industrial research exploring the effects of fluorine substitution on molecular properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the custom synthesis of specialty chemicals and complex organic molecules for various high-tech applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzeneethanol, 4-Bromo-β,β,3-Trifluoro-
CAS No.	1823989-97-4
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrF3O
Molecular Weight	255.04 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-α,α,3-trifluorophenethyl alcohol; 2-(4-Bromo-3-fluorophenyl)-1,1,1-trifluoro-2-propanol; 1-(4-Bromo-3-fluorophenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanol; 4-Bromo-β,β,3-trifluorophenylethanol; 2-(4-Bromo-3-fluorophenyl)-2-trifluoromethyl ethanol; 4-Bromo-3-fluoro-α-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol; (4-Bromo-3-fluorophenyl)(trifluoromethyl)methanol
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Quality Control

Our Benzeneethanol, 4-Bromo-β,β,3-Trifluoro- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent moisture absorption and potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Assay	≥ 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.