Description

2-Methyl-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic alcohol building block. This compound is valued for its unique trifluoromethyl-substituted benzyl structure, which imparts desirable properties like enhanced lipophilicity and metabolic stability in advanced molecular frameworks. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS, anti-inflammatory, or antiviral agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl group can improve bioactivity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated components for electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or modifier to introduce fluorine into polymer backbones, enhancing chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions, esterifications, and etherifications to construct complex, fluorinated organic molecules for various research applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	261952-12-9
Molecular Formula	C9H9F3O
Molecular Weight	190.16 g/mol
Synonyms	α,α,α-Trifluoro-2-methyl-m-tolylmethanol; (2-Methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanol; 3-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-methylbenzyl Alcohol; 2-Methyl-3-trifluoromethylbenzyl Alcohol; 1-(2-Methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanol; m-Tolylmethanol, α,α,α-trifluoro-2-methyl-; 261952-12-9; Benzyl alcohol, 2-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)-
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-Methyl-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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