Description

(5-Bromo-2,3,4-Trifluorophenyl)Methanol is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block characterized by its bromine and multiple fluorine substituents. This compound is essential for introducing specific steric and electronic properties into advanced molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorine-containing drug candidates targeting CNS disorders, oncology, and anti-infectives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethylphenyl moiety enhances bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated components for electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated as a functional monomer to impart specific properties like chemical resistance, thermal stability, and low surface energy to specialty polymers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine atom makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Sonogashira) to create complex biaryl structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel fluorinated compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	(5-Bromo-2,3,4-Trifluorophenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	511511-02-7
Molecular Formula	C7H3BrF3O
Molecular Weight	239.00 g/mol
Synonyms	(5-Bromo-2,3,4-trifluorophenyl)methanol; 5-Bromo-2,3,4-trifluorobenzyl alcohol; 2,3,4-Trifluoro-5-bromobenzyl alcohol; (5-Bromo-2,3,4-trifluorophenyl)carbinol; α-Hydroxymethyl-5-bromo-2,3,4-trifluorobenzene; 5-Bromo-2,3,4-trifluoro-benzenemethanol; Benzenemethanol, 5-bromo-2,3,4-trifluoro-
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Quality Control

Our (5-Bromo-2,3,4-Trifluorophenyl)Methanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring GMP-grade starting materials and compliance with global regulatory standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Keep away from strong bases and fluorides.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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