Description

Benzenemethanol, 3-Bromo-4-(Trifluoromethyl) is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic building block featuring both bromo and trifluoromethyl substituents. This compound is essential for advanced organic synthesis, enabling the precise introduction of halogenated and fluorinated motifs into target molecules. It is primarily sought after by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the synthesis of molecules with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl group is a critical pharmacophore.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine atom makes it an excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form complex biaryl structures.
• Functional Polymer Monomer: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers with unique optical, electronic, or surface properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzenemethanol, 3-Bromo-4-(Trifluoromethyl)
CAS No.	372120-54-2
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrF3O
Molecular Weight	255.04 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol; (3-Bromo-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanol; 3-Bromo-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-tolyl alcohol; 3-Bromo-4-trifluoromethylbenzenemethanol; 3-Bromo-4-trifluoromethylbenzyl alcohol; 3-Bromo-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-cresol; 3-Bromo-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzenemethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Benzenemethanol, 3-Bromo-4-(Trifluoromethyl) is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the precise requirements for research and scale-up applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles by HPLC, GC, NMR, and other relevant techniques is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if necessary.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0% (Standard Grade)
Purity (GC)	≥98.0% (Standard Grade)
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.