Description

(2-Methoxy-5-Trifluoromethoxy-Phenyl)-Methanol is a high-value fluorinated aromatic alcohol building block. This compound matters for its unique chemical structure, which combines methoxy and trifluoromethoxy substituents, offering specific electronic and steric properties for advanced synthesis. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for CNS and anti-inflammatory targets.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the trifluoromethoxy group enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display technologies.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a building block for electron-transport or host materials in OLED device fabrication.
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart specific solubility, thermal stability, or surface properties.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial labs for methodology development and exploring structure-activity relationships (SAR).

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Methoxy-5-Trifluoromethoxy-Phenyl)-Methanol
CAS No.	562840-50-0
Molecular Formula	C9H9F3O3
Molecular Weight	222.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxy-5-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl alcohol; [2-Methoxy-5-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]methanol; 1-[2-Methoxy-5-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]methanol; α-(Trifluoromethoxy)veratryl alcohol; 5-(Trifluoromethoxy)-2-methoxybenzenemethanol; (2-Methoxy-5-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)methanol; Benzyl alcohol, 2-methoxy-5-(trifluoromethoxy)-
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Each batch is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and impurity profile. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are available upon request. We adhere to cGMP principles for manufacturing and quality management where applicable.

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 to exclude moisture. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤2.0%

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