Description

4-Methoxy-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block, distinguished by its trifluoromethyl and methoxy substituents which impart unique electronic and steric properties. This compound is critical for synthesizing advanced pharmaceutical intermediates and agrochemicals, where its structure enables fine-tuning of biological activity and metabolic stability. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in CNS and anti-inflammatory drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the trifluoromethyl group for enhanced lipophilicity and bioactivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated aromatic cores for advanced electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Functional Polymer Monomer: Serves as a precursor for monomers that impart chemical resistance and specific optical properties to high-performance polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorination chemistry and structure-activity relationships.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of specialized fluorinated dyes and pigments with improved lightfastness and color properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methoxy-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	773871-39-9
Molecular Formula	C9H9F3O2
Molecular Weight	206.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Trifluoromethyl)-4-methoxybenzyl alcohol; (4-Methoxy-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanol; 4-Methoxy-α-(trifluoromethyl)benzenemethanol; 4-Methoxy-2-trifluoromethylbenzyl alcohol; 2-Trifluoromethyl-4-methoxybenzyl alcohol; α-(Trifluoromethyl)-4-methoxybenzenemethanol; 1-(4-Methoxy-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-Methoxy-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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