Description

2,3-Difluorobenzyl Alcohol is a fluorinated aromatic alcohol derivative that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique reactivity imparted by the fluorine atoms and the benzyl alcohol functional group, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorinated drug candidates targeting CNS disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for high-performance displays (LCDs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or chain modifier for creating specialty polymers with tailored thermal and chemical resistance properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, esterifications, and etherifications to introduce the difluorobenzyl moiety into complex molecules.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of novel organic electronic materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Difluorobenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	75853-18-8
Molecular Formula	C7H6F2O
Molecular Weight	144.12 g/mol
Synonyms	(2,3-Difluorophenyl)methanol; 2,3-Difluorobenzylalcohol; 2,3-Difluoro-α-hydroxytoluene; 2,3-Difluorobenzenemethanol; α-Hydroxy-2,3-difluorotoluene; 1-(Hydroxymethyl)-2,3-difluorobenzene; 2,3-DFBA
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Quality Control

Our 2,3-Difluorobenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, minimize headspace and exposure to air after opening.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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