Description

3-Methoxy-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol, 97% is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a methoxy group and a trifluoromethyl substituent, makes it a critical intermediate for creating compounds with tailored electronic and steric properties. This high-purity (97%) material is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients with improved metabolic stability and bioavailability.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the 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 for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, contributing to improved dielectric anisotropy and stability.
• Advanced Polymer Monomers: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart unique solubility, thermal resistance, and surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A valuable starting material for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and oxidation/reduction sequences in complex molecule assembly.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methoxy-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol, 97%
CAS No.	276861-64-4
Molecular Formula	C9H9F3O2
Molecular Weight	206.16 g/mol
Synonyms	[4-(Trifluoromethyl)-3-methoxyphenyl]methanol; 3-Methoxy-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzenemethanol; 1-[3-Methoxy-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methanol; (3-Methoxy-4-trifluoromethylphenyl)methanol; α-Hydroxymethyl-2-methoxy-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene; 4-(Trifluoromethyl)-3-methoxybenzyl alcohol; 3-Methoxy-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-tolylcarbinol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methoxy-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol, 97% is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of our global B2B clients. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes.

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 and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.