Description

2,6-Difluoro-α-Methylbenzyl Alcohol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic alcohol building block. This compound matters as a key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of advanced pharmaceutical active ingredients and agrochemicals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecules with specific biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical chiral synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and fungicides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated liquid crystal compounds used in display technologies.
• Advanced Polymer Monomers: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers with unique thermal and chemical resistance properties.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: Valuable substrate for studying and developing new chiral catalysts and synthetic methodologies.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing various fluorinated fine chemicals and dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Difluoro-α-Methylbenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	87327-65-9
Molecular Formula	C9H8F2O
Molecular Weight	170.16 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Methyl-2,6-difluorobenzyl Alcohol; (2,6-Difluorophenyl)ethanol; 1-(2,6-Difluorophenyl)ethanol; 2,6-Difluoro-α-methylbenzenemethanol; 2,6-Difluoro-α-methylbenzylalcohol; (RS)-1-(2,6-Difluorophenyl)ethanol; rac-1-(2,6-Difluorophenyl)ethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Difluoro-α-Methylbenzyl Alcohol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment, to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess (if applicable), 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 area at controlled 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 or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Specify required enantiomeric excess (ee)
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.