Description

3,4-Dichloro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic alcohol building block. This compound is critical for the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, where its unique halogenated and trifluoromethylated structure imparts desirable biological activity and metabolic stability. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries for creating novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity-enhancing properties of the chlorine and trifluoromethyl groups.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry for the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly in areas requiring lipophilicity and resistance to metabolic degradation.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized aromatic compounds used in electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Modifier: Employed to introduce halogenated benzyl groups into polymer chains, altering material properties like flame retardancy and chemical resistance.
• Cross-Coupling Reagent: The benzyl alcohol group can be functionalized for use in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to construct complex biaryl systems.
• Research & Development: Essential for academic and industrial research exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways in organic synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Dichloro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	1824048-31-8
Molecular Formula	C8H5Cl2F3O
Molecular Weight	245.03 g/mol
Synonyms	(3,4-Dichloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanol; 1-(3,4-Dichloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanol; α,3,4-Trichloro-α-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol; 3,4-Dichloro-α-(trifluoromethyl)benzenemethanol; Benzyl alcohol, 3,4-dichloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-; 5-(Trifluoromethyl)-3,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,4-Dichloro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation by atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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