Description

Benzenemethanol, -α--Butyl-2,5-Difluoro- (9Ci) is a specialized fluorinated benzyl alcohol derivative, identified by CAS number 558465-76-2. This compound is a high-value synthetic intermediate prized for its unique molecular architecture, which combines a fluorinated aromatic ring with a butyl-substituted benzylic alcohol moiety. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for introducing fluorinated aromatic systems to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the difluoro and butyl groups contribute to specific biological activity and environmental persistence profiles.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated organic compounds used in electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecules, often as a chiral synthon or ligand precursor in asymmetric catalysis.
• Advanced Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent for creating specialty polymers with tailored surface properties and chemical resistance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzenemethanol, -α--Butyl-2,5-Difluoro- (9Ci)
CAS No.	558465-76-2
Molecular Formula	C11H14F2O
Molecular Weight	200.23 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Butyl-2,5-difluorobenzyl alcohol; 2,5-Difluoro-α-butylbenzyl alcohol; (2,5-Difluorophenyl)(butyl)methanol; 1-(2,5-Difluorophenyl)-1-pentanol; Butyl(2,5-difluorophenyl)methanol; 558465-76-2; SCHEMBL21842227
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Quality Control

Every batch of Benzenemethanol, -α--Butyl-2,5-Difluoro- (9Ci) is produced and controlled under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the precise requirements of advanced synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA), confirming identity, purity, and impurity profile via techniques such as NMR, HPLC, and GC, is supplied with each shipment to guarantee reproducible performance in your critical R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 95.0% (Typical 97-99%)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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