Description

Benzenemethanol, 5-Chloro-2-Fluoro-4-Methyl- is a high-purity fluorinated benzyl alcohol derivative, serving as a critical pharmaceutical intermediate and organic synthesis building block. Its unique halogenated structure makes it valuable for introducing specific functional groups into complex molecules, enabling the development of novel active ingredients. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorinated drug candidates targeting CNS disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the chloro-fluoro substitution pattern enhances biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated aromatic compounds used in electronic display technologies.
• Organic Ligand & Catalyst Development: The benzyl alcohol moiety can be modified to create novel ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Custom Chemical Synthesis: Employed in contract research and manufacturing (CRO/CMO) for bespoke molecule construction and scale-up projects.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent for creating specialty polymers with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzenemethanol, 5-Chloro-2-Fluoro-4-Methyl-
CAS No.	252004-44-7
Molecular Formula	C8H8ClFO
Molecular Weight	174.60 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-2-fluoro-4-methylbenzyl alcohol; (5-Chloro-2-fluoro-4-methylphenyl)methanol; 2-Fluoro-5-chloro-4-methylbenzyl alcohol; 4-Methyl-5-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl alcohol; Benzenemethanol, 5-chloro-2-fluoro-4-methyl-; 252004-44-7; 5-Chloro-2-fluoro-p-tolylmethanol
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Quality Control

Our production of Benzenemethanol, 5-Chloro-2-Fluoro-4-Methyl- adheres to stringent GMP-like guidelines to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. Every lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and MS for rigorous quality verification. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. For long-term storage, consider 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%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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