Description

4-(Pentafluorobenzyloxy)Benzyl Alcohol, 97% Min. is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic alcohol derivative, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique reactivity of the benzyl alcohol group combined with the electron-withdrawing and lipophilic properties imparted by the pentafluorobenzyl moiety. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to construct complex molecules for active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery programs targeting CNS disorders and inflammation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated components in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorinated aromatic side chains into polymers, altering their surface properties, chemical resistance, and thermal stability.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as a versatile substrate in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to create complex biaryl structures.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: The pentafluorobenzyloxy group can function as a protecting group for phenols, which can be selectively removed under specific conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Pentafluorobenzyloxy)Benzyl Alcohol, 97% Min.
CAS No.	471469-89-3
Molecular Formula	C14H9F5O2
Molecular Weight	304.22 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[(Pentafluorophenyl)methoxy]benzenemethanol; [4-(Pentafluorobenzyloxy)phenyl]methanol; Benzyl alcohol, 4-[(pentafluorophenyl)methoxy]-; 4-(Pentafluorobenzyloxy)benzyl alcohol; 1-[4-[(Pentafluorophenyl)methoxy]phenyl]methanol; α-(4-((Pentafluorobenzyl)oxy)phenyl)methanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Pentafluorobenzyloxy)Benzyl Alcohol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the specified 97% minimum purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided for every shipment, ensuring traceability and consistency for your critical R&D and production processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	97.0% Min.
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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