Description

3-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzyl Alcohol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a benzyl alcohol moiety and a trifluoromethoxy group, makes it a critical intermediate for introducing specific physicochemical properties into target molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients with enhanced metabolic stability and lipophilicity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in CNS and antiviral drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the trifluoromethoxy group for improved bioactivity and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated components for advanced display technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers with tailored surface properties and chemical resistance.
• Organic Electronics: Intermediate in the production of materials for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in medicinal chemistry and material science research for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	50823-90-0
Molecular Formula	C8H7F3O2
Molecular Weight	192.14 g/mol
Synonyms	α-(Trifluoromethoxy)-m-tolyl Alcohol; (3-(Trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)methanol; m-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzyl Alcohol; 3-(Trifluoromethoxyl)benzyl Alcohol; Benzenemethanol, 3-(trifluoromethoxy)-; 1-Hydroxymethyl-3-trifluoromethoxybenzene
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Quality Control

Our 3-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

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 and bases. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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