Description

4-Chloro-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic alcohol building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both chloro and trifluoromethyl substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of new drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for high-performance display technologies.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the research and development of novel organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials.
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or chain modifier to introduce fluorine into polymers, improving chemical resistance and surface properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable building block for constructing complex fluorinated aromatic compounds in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	773872-13-2
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClF3O
Molecular Weight	210.58 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Chloro-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanol; 2-Trifluoromethyl-4-chlorobenzyl Alcohol; α-Hydroxymethyl-4-chloro-α,α,α-trifluoro-o-xylene; 4-Chloro-α,α,α-trifluoro-o-tolylcarbinol; 1-(Chloro-4)-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzene methanol; Benzenemethanol, 4-chloro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Chloro-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.