Description

Benzenemethanol, 3,5-Difluoro-4-Hydroxy- (9Ci) is a fluorinated phenolic benzyl alcohol derivative, serving as a versatile and high-value pharmaceutical intermediate and organic building block. Its unique structure, featuring both a hydroxymethyl and a phenolic hydroxyl group flanked by fluorine atoms, makes it critical for synthesizing advanced molecules with tailored biological activity and physicochemical properties. This compound is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material science sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorinated drug candidates targeting CNS disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the fluorine atoms enhance bioavailability and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated aromatic cores for electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for engineering polymers with specific thermal, chemical, or surface properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in medicinal chemistry and material science labs for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and novel compound library synthesis.
• Diagnostic Reagent Component: Potential use in formulating fluorogenic probes or contrast agents for biochemical assays and imaging.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Benzenemethanol, 3,5-Difluoro-4-Hydroxy- (9Ci)
CAS No.	206198-07-4
Molecular Formula	C7H6F2O2
Molecular Weight	160.12 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Difluoro-4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol; 4-Hydroxy-3,5-difluorobenzyl alcohol; (3,5-Difluoro-4-hydroxyphenyl)methanol; 3,5-Difluoro-4-hydroxybenzenemethanol; 4-(Hydroxymethyl)-2,6-difluorophenol; 2,6-Difluoro-4-(hydroxymethyl)phenol; Difluorohydroxybenzyl Alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our Benzenemethanol, 3,5-Difluoro-4-Hydroxy- is produced and controlled under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the compound meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive applications like pharmaceutical synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for each lot upon request. Our standard quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to prevent decomposition.

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%
Single Maximum Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%

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