Description

-Methyl-2-Trifluoromethylbenzyl Alcohol is a versatile fluorinated benzyl alcohol derivative, serving as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique reactivity imparted by the trifluoromethyl group, which is highly sought after for modifying the physicochemical properties of target molecules. This compound is essential for R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries seeking to incorporate fluorinated motifs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring chiral centers and fluorinated aromatic systems for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethyl group improves lipophilicity and biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Used in the development of fluorinated components for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes due to its influence on molecular polarity and alignment.
• Chiral Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing sophisticated chiral auxiliaries and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Advanced Polymer Modifiers: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart unique surface characteristics, chemical resistance, and optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent for introducing the (trifluoromethyl)benzyl moiety into complex molecular architectures in medicinal and materials chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	-Methyl-2-Trifluoromethylbenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	79756-81-3
Molecular Formula	C9H9F3O
Molecular Weight	190.16 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl Alcohol; 1-[2-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]ethanol; (RS)-1-[2-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]ethanol; 2-(Trifluoromethyl)benzeneethanol, α-methyl-; 1-(2-Trifluoromethylphenyl)ethanol; (±)-1-[2-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]ethanol; rac-1-(2-Trifluoromethylphenyl)ethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our -Methyl-2-Trifluoromethylbenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and chiral purity analysis, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and high-purity standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and fluorides. The container must be kept tightly closed to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥98.0% (Standard Grade)
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details (Enantiopure grades available)
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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