Description

2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-(2-Methoxyphenyl)Ethanol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic alcohol building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a trifluoroethanol moiety and a methoxyphenyl group, makes it a critical intermediate for developing novel compounds with enhanced properties. This high-purity chemical is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it serves as a precursor for active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated aromatic systems to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the trifluoromethyl group can enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), contributing to improved performance and stability.
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated as a monomer or modifier to create specialty polymers with unique surface properties, chemical resistance, and optical characteristics.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Utilized in the design and synthesis of novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis applications.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D exploring new fluorination methodologies and structure-activity relationships.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-(2-Methoxyphenyl)Ethanol
CAS No.	26902-84-1
Molecular Formula	C9H9F3O2
Molecular Weight	206.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2-Methoxyphenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanol; α-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-methoxybenzyl alcohol; 2-Methoxy-α-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl Alcohol; o-Methoxy-α-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl Alcohol; 2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-(o-methoxyphenyl)ethanol; 1-(2-Methoxyphenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethan-1-ol; (2-Methoxyphenyl)(trifluoromethyl)methanol
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Quality Control

Our production of 2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-(2-Methoxyphenyl)Ethanol adheres to a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 under inert atmosphere, please contact us for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 98.0%
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.