Description

3-Chloro-3',5'-Difluorobenzhydrol is a high-purity fluorinated benzhydrol derivative, serving as a critical chiral building block and synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique halogenated and fluorinated aromatic structure, which is essential for modulating the physicochemical properties and biological activity of target molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and metabolic disease targets.
• Building block for advanced materials, such as liquid crystals and specialty polymers, where fluorination enhances stability and performance.
• Precursor in agrochemical research for creating novel herbicides and fungicides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Versatile starting material for medicinal chemistry, enabling structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and lead optimization.
• Intermediate in the preparation of ligands for catalysis and other fine chemical syntheses.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-3',5'-Difluorobenzhydrol
CAS No.	844683-61-0
Molecular Formula	C13H9ClF2O
Molecular Weight	254.66 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Chlorophenyl)(3,5-difluorophenyl)methanol; Benzhydrol, 3-chloro-3',5'-difluoro-; 3-Chloro-3',5'-difluorobenzhydrol; α-(3-Chlorophenyl)-3,5-difluorobenzyl alcohol; (3,5-Difluorophenyl)(3-chlorophenyl)methanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-3',5'-Difluorobenzhydrol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and process development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles 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 room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

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.