Description

β,β-Difluoro-α-Methyl-Benzeneethanol is a specialized fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique reactivity imparted by the difluoromethyl and benzylic alcohol groups, enabling precise molecular modifications. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of new drug candidates, particularly those requiring fluorinated motifs to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atoms can enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated organic electronic materials for displays and lighting.
• Advanced Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorine-containing side chains into polymers, altering their surface properties, chemical resistance, and thermal stability.
• Complex Natural Product Analogue Synthesis: Utilized in academic and industrial research to prepare fluorinated analogues of natural products for biological evaluation.

Basic Information

Product Name	β,β-Difluoro-α-Methyl-Benzeneethanol
CAS No.	29548-92-3
Molecular Formula	C9H10F2O
Molecular Weight	172.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Difluoromethyl)-1-phenylethanol; α-Methyl-β,β-difluorophenethyl Alcohol; 1-Phenyl-2-(difluoromethyl)ethanol; Benzenemethanol, α-(difluoromethyl)-; (RS)-2-(Difluoromethyl)-1-phenylethanol; 29548-92-3; β,β-Difluoro-α-methylbenzenemethanol
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Quality Control

Our β,β-Difluoro-α-Methyl-Benzeneethanol is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting key specifications such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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