Description

1,1,1-Trifluoro-2-Octanol is a versatile fluorinated alcohol building block of significant industrial interest. Its unique structure, featuring a trifluoromethyl group adjacent to a hydroxyl group, imparts valuable properties such as enhanced lipophilicity and chemical stability. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors. It serves as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials, active ingredients, and performance chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing fluorinated drug candidates, leveraging the trifluoromethyl group to improve metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Specialty Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or modifier for creating fluoropolymers and surface-active agents with unique hydrophobic and oleophobic properties.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Acts as a component in the formulation of fluorinated liquid crystals and dielectric fluids for the electronics industry.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed as a chiral auxiliary or reagent in asymmetric synthesis and as a solvent or co-solvent in specialized catalytic reactions.
• Surfactant & Coating Additive: Utilized to develop high-performance surfactants, leveling agents, and additives for coatings and inks.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1,1-Trifluoro-2-Octanol
CAS No.	453-43-0
Molecular Formula	C8H15F3O
Molecular Weight	184.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Octanol, 1,1,1-trifluoro-; 1,1,1-Trifluoro-2-octanol; 1,1,1-Trifluoro-2-hydroxyoctane; 2-(Trifluoromethyl)heptyl alcohol; α-Trifluoromethyl-1-heptanol; Trifluoro-2-octanol; F3C-CH(OH)-C6H13; Perfluoro-tert-butyl alcohol homologue
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Quality Control

Our 1,1,1-Trifluoro-2-Octanol is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting requirements of advanced chemical synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Due to its classification as a fluoride/strong alkali and highly volatile nature, appropriate secondary containment and vapor control measures are recommended. Recommended storage temperature: 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.380 - 1.390
Density (20°C)	1.10 - 1.20 g/mL

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