Description

1-Phenyl-2,2,2-Trifluoroethanol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic alcohol, serving as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a phenyl ring and a trifluoroethanol moiety, provides valuable properties for modifying molecular polarity and introducing fluorine atoms. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral precursor for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of fluorinated drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Used in the production of fluorinated components for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes to improve performance.
• Asymmetric Catalyst Ligand: Employed in the preparation of chiral ligands for enantioselective catalysis in fine chemical production.
• Polymer Modification: Monomer or modifier for introducing fluorine into polymers to alter surface properties, chemical resistance, and thermal stability.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and fluorine chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Phenyl-2,2,2-Trifluoroethanol
CAS No.	340-04-5
Molecular Formula	C8H7F3O
Molecular Weight	176.14 g/mol
Synonyms	α,α,α-Trifluoro-2-phenylethanol; (2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)benzene; 2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-phenylethanol; Benzyl Alcohol, α,α,α-trifluoro-; 1-Phenyl-2,2,2-trifluoroethan-1-ol; α-(Trifluoromethyl)benzyl Alcohol; F3C-CH(OH)Ph
EINECS	206-406-5

Quality Control

Our 1-Phenyl-2,2,2-Trifluoroethanol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Optical Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details

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