Description

Benzenemethanol, 2,3-Difluoro-4-Methyl- (9Ci) is a fluorinated benzyl alcohol derivative, a versatile building block prized for its unique electronic and steric properties imparted by the fluorine substituents. This compound is critical for the synthesis of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where precise molecular tuning is required. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the development of novel drug candidates, particularly for fluorine-containing molecules with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atoms can improve activity and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated aromatic compounds used in electronic display technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent for creating specialty polymers with specific thermal or chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed as a ligand precursor or a tailored reagent in cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Research & Development: Essential for medicinal chemistry programs and material science research exploring structure-activity relationships.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzenemethanol, 2,3-Difluoro-4-Methyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	252004-41-4
Molecular Formula	C8H8F2O
Molecular Weight	158.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Difluoro-4-methylbenzyl alcohol; (2,3-Difluoro-4-methylphenyl)methanol; 4-Methyl-2,3-difluorobenzyl alcohol; 2,3-Difluoro-p-tolylmethanol; 2,3-Difluoro-4-methyl-benzenemethanol; α-Hydroxy-2,3-difluoro-4-methyltoluene; 2,3-Difluoro-4-methylbenzylalcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzenemethanol, 2,3-Difluoro-4-Methyl- (9Ci) is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if possible to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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