Description

2-Fluoro-4-Methyl-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest 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 primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Key synthetic intermediate in the research and development of pharmaceutical candidates, particularly for CNS and oncology targets.
• Building block for the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals, including herbicides and fungicides, where the fluorine motifs improve biological activity.
• Precursor in the development of liquid crystal materials and specialty polymers for electronic applications.
• Versatile reagent for medicinal chemistry programs aimed at lead optimization and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Used in the preparation of fluorinated ligands and catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Starting material for fine chemical synthesis in contract research and manufacturing (CRO/CMO) organizations.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-4-Methyl-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	1824048-70-5
Molecular Formula	C9H8F4O
Molecular Weight	208.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-4-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzenemethanol; (2-Fluoro-4-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanol; 1-(2-Fluoro-4-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanol; α,α,α-Trifluoro-2-fluoro-4-methyl-m-toluyl alcohol; Benzenemethanol, 2-fluoro-4-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)-; 3-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-fluoro-4-methylbenzyl alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-4-Methyl-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, supporting your regulatory and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

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