Description

2-Chlor-4-Trifluoromethyl-Benzylalcohol is a versatile fluorinated benzyl alcohol derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both chlorine and trifluoromethyl substituents, provides valuable chemical reactivity and desirable physicochemical properties for creating high-performance compounds. This intermediate is essential for manufacturers in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients with enhanced efficacy and stability.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring fluorinated aromatic systems to modulate bioavailability and metabolic profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Synthesis: Employed in the production of specialty chemicals for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) due to its aromatic and fluorinated nature.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or additive to introduce fluorine-containing side chains into polymers, improving their chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile reagent for introducing the 2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl moiety into more complex molecular architectures in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chlor-4-Trifluoromethyl-Benzylalcohol
CAS No.	56456-51-0
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClF3O
Molecular Weight	210.58 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanol; 2-Chloro-α-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol; 2-Chloro-4-trifluoromethylbenzenemethanol; 1-(Chloromethyl)-2-trifluoromethylbenzene (oxidized form); α-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-chlorobenzyl alcohol; 2-Chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol; Benzenemethanol, 2-chloro-α-(trifluoromethyl)-; (2-Chloro-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-tolyl)methanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-Chlor-4-Trifluoromethyl-Benzylalcohol adheres to a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque or amber packaging during storage and handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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