Description

(2-Methoxy-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl)Methanol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic alcohol building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a methoxy group and a trifluoromethyl substituent, makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the preparation of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl group can enhance biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), influencing charge transport and emission properties.
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated as a monomer or chain modifier to impart specific characteristics like hydrophobicity, chemical resistance, or altered refractive index to specialty polymers.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of sophisticated chiral or non-chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and constructing complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Methoxy-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	685126-89-0
Molecular Formula	C9H9F3O2
Molecular Weight	206.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxy-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol; [2-Methoxy-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methanol; 5-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-methoxybenzyl alcohol; α-Hydroxy-2-methoxy-5-(trifluoromethyl)toluene; (2-Methoxy-α,α,α-trifluoro-m-tolyl)methanol; 1-[2-Methoxy-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methanol
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Quality Control

Every batch of (2-Methoxy-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl)Methanol is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

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