Description

Phenol, 2-Fluoro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)- is a fluorinated phenol derivative, a high-value specialty chemical building block prized for its unique electronic and steric properties imparted by the fluorine substituents. This compound is critical for advanced research and development in life sciences and material chemistry, where precise molecular modification is required. It is primarily sought by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material scientists for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for introducing fluorine atoms to modulate bioavailability, metabolic stability, and binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine and trifluoromethyl groups enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for fluorine-containing aromatic cores in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Modification: Employed to synthesize specialty epoxy resins, polycarbonates, and other high-performance polymers with improved chemical resistance and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a protected or functionalized phenol unit in complex multi-step organic syntheses for academic and industrial research.
• Ligand for Catalysis: Potential use in designing novel ligands for transition metal catalysts used in cross-coupling and other synthetic transformations.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Phenol, 2-Fluoro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)-
CAS No.	239135-50-3
Molecular Formula	C7H4F4O
Molecular Weight	180.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-6-(trifluoromethyl)phenol; 6-Fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenol; 2-Fluoro-alpha,alpha,α-trifluoro-p-cresol; 2-Fluoro-6-trifluoromethylphenol; 2-Fluoro-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-cresol; 2-Hydroxy-3-fluorobenzotrifluoride; 3-Fluoro-2-hydroxybenzotrifluoride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Phenol, 2-Fluoro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)- is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment. We support cGMP and ISO standards for pharmaceutical and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizers, strong bases, and incompatible materials. The container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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