Description

4-Methoxy-2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorobenzyl Alcohol is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block characterized by its unique substitution pattern. This compound is essential for introducing the 4-methoxy-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzyl moiety into advanced molecular architectures, offering enhanced lipophilicity and metabolic stability. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for introducing fluorinated benzyl groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced active ingredients for crop protection products, where the fluorine atoms can improve biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated components for electronic display technologies.
• Advanced Material Science: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials requiring specific fluorinated aromatic units.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A versatile reagent for constructing complex molecules in academic and industrial research settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methoxy-2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorobenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	35175-79-2
Molecular Formula	C8H6F4O2
Molecular Weight	210.13 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Methoxy-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenyl)methanol; 2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-4-methoxybenzyl Alcohol; α-Hydroxymethyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-methoxybenzene; 4-Methoxy-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzylalcohol; 4-Methoxy-tetrafluorobenzyl Alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-Methoxy-2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorobenzyl Alcohol adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and scale-up applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support our clients' regulatory needs and are committed to supplying material that meets the exacting requirements of advanced synthetic chemistry.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for prolonged operations to maintain quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.