Description

2-(3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenoxy)Ethanol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic ether-alcohol building block. This compound is valued for its unique combination of a phenoxyethanol backbone with a trifluoromethyl substituent, which imparts enhanced lipophilicity and metabolic stability. It is primarily sought after by R&D and process development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for use as a key intermediate in the synthesis of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in areas requiring fluorinated motifs for improved bioavailability and target binding.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated to modify the properties of specialty polymers, imparting characteristics such as chemical resistance and altered surface energy.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions and etherifications to construct more complex molecular architectures in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenoxy)Ethanol
CAS No.	52073-64-0
Molecular Formula	C9H9F3O2
Molecular Weight	206.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]ethanol; 3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenoxyethanol; Ethanol, 2-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]-; 2-Hydroxyethyl 3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl ether; m-(Trifluoromethyl)phenoxyethanol; 3-Trifluoromethylphenoxyethanol; 2-(3-Trifluoromethyl-phenoxy)-ethanol; 52073-64-0
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Quality Control

Our 2-(3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenoxy)Ethanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch is analyzed to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.