Description

3,3',5,5'-Tetrakis(Trifluoromethyl)Benzhydrol is a highly fluorinated organic compound characterized by its unique benzhydrol core surrounded by four trifluoromethyl groups. This structure imparts exceptional chemical stability, lipophilicity, and electronic properties, making it a valuable advanced intermediate for demanding synthetic applications. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex, performance-oriented molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for synthesizing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring enhanced metabolic stability and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine atoms contribute to improved efficacy and environmental profile.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in asymmetric catalysis and organometallic chemistry due to its steric and electronic influence.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated polymers, liquid crystals, and electronic materials that require high thermal stability and specific dielectric properties.
• Organic Electronics: A potential component in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors where fluorine substitution fine-tunes energy levels.
• Research & Development: A versatile scaffold in academic and industrial R&D for exploring structure-activity relationships and new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3',5,5'-Tetrakis(Trifluoromethyl)Benzhydrol
CAS No.	87901-76-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₈F₁₂O
Molecular Weight	480.23 g/mol
Synonyms	α,α-Bis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methanol; [3,5-Bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl][hydroxy][3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methane; Tetrakis(trifluoromethyl)benzhydrol; 1,1'-(Hydroxymethanediyl)bis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene]; Bis(3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3,3',5,5'-Tetrakis(Trifluoromethyl)Benzhydrol is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets your precise research or production requirements. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and fluorinating 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)	≥97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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