Description

4-(Trifluoromethylsulfonyl)Benzyl Alcohol is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block characterized by its benzyl alcohol group and electron-withdrawing trifluoromethylsulfonyl substituent. This unique structure makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring enhanced stability and specific electronic properties. It is essential for R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to incorporate trifluoromethanesulfonyl motifs into complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitors and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced herbicides and pesticides where the trifluoromethylsulfonyl group improves biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, enhancing dielectric anisotropy and performance.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart unique surface properties, chemical resistance, and thermal stability.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create sophisticated ligands for catalysis.
• Advanced Material Research: A building block for organic semiconductors and non-linear optical (NLO) materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Trifluoromethylsulfonyl)Benzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	219872-98-7
Molecular Formula	C8H7F3O3S
Molecular Weight	240.20 g/mol
Synonyms	α-(Trifluoromethylsulfonyl)-p-tolyl alcohol; (4-((Trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)methanol; 4-(Trifluoromethanesulfonyl)benzyl alcohol; 1-Hydroxymethyl-4-trifluoromethanesulfonylbenzene; p-(Trifluoromethylsulfonyl)benzyl alcohol; 4-(Triflyl)benzyl alcohol; 4-(Tf)benzyl alcohol
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Quality Control

Our 4-(Trifluoromethylsulfonyl)Benzyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

Specification

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