Description

5-Fluoro-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic alcohol building block. Its unique structure, featuring both fluorine and trifluoromethyl substituents, is critical for imparting desirable properties such as enhanced metabolic stability and lipophilicity in advanced molecular frameworks. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the development of novel drug candidates, especially in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms contribute to biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, esterifications, and etherifications to introduce the benzyl alcohol moiety with fluorine substitution.
• Material Science: Utilized in the creation of specialty polymers and coatings with specific chemical resistance and surface properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Fluoro-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	238742-82-0
Molecular Formula	C8H6F4O
Molecular Weight	194.13 g/mol
Synonyms	α-(Trifluoromethyl)-5-fluorobenzyl alcohol; (5-Fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanol; 2-(Trifluoromethyl)-5-fluorobenzyl alcohol; 5-Fluoro-α-(trifluoromethyl)benzenemethanol; 238742-82-0; 5-Fluoro-2-trifluoromethylbenzyl alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Fluoro-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.