Description

2-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic alcohol building block. Its value lies in the unique combination of the benzyl alcohol moiety and the electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl group, which imparts desirable properties for advanced synthesis. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated aromatic systems to modulate bioavailability, metabolic stability, and lipophilicity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated compounds for electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or chain terminator to introduce fluorine-containing side chains, altering the surface properties, chemical resistance, and thermal stability of polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various coupling reactions, esterifications, and etherifications to construct more complex molecular architectures in medicinal and material science research.
• Specialty Chemical Precursor: Employed in the manufacture of fluorinated surfactants, dyes, and other performance chemicals requiring specific hydrophobic/hydrophilic balance.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	261952-13-0
Molecular Formula	C9H9F3O
Molecular Weight	190.16 g/mol
Synonyms	α,α,α-Trifluoro-2-methyl-5-tolylmethanol; (2-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanol; 5-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-methylbenzyl Alcohol; 2-Methyl-α,α,α-trifluoro-m-tolylmethanol; 2-Methyl-5-trifluoromethylbenzyl Alcohol; 2-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzenemethanol; 1-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzene
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
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.