Description

3,5-Dichloro-2-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both halogen and alcohol functional groups, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a fluorinated benzyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the dichloro-fluorobenzyl group imparts specific biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated liquid crystal compounds used in display technologies.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and small molecules for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for methodology development and exploring new chemical spaces.
• Custom Synthesis: Used by contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) for client-specific molecule construction.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dichloro-2-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	67640-35-1
Molecular Formula	C7H5Cl2FO
Molecular Weight	195.02 g/mol
Synonyms	(3,5-Dichloro-2-fluorophenyl)methanol; 2-Fluoro-3,5-dichlorobenzyl Alcohol; 1-(3,5-Dichloro-2-fluorophenyl)methanol; Benzenemethanol, 3,5-dichloro-2-fluoro-; 67640-35-1; 3,5-Dichloro-2-fluorobenzylalcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dichloro-2-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for GMP and non-GMP synthesis.

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, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

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	≤ 20 ppm

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