Description

1-(3,5-Difluorophenyl)Ethanol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic alcohol building block. This compound is valued for its role as a key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists and process engineers in fine chemical manufacturing for creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical chiral synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, especially in central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the fluorine atoms for enhanced biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in asymmetric synthesis, cross-coupling reactions, and the preparation of complex ligands for catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials with specific optical or electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(3,5-Difluorophenyl)Ethanol
CAS No.	872181-59-4
Molecular Formula	C8H8F2O
Molecular Weight	158.15 g/mol
Synonyms	(3,5-Difluorophenyl)methanol; α,3,5-Trifluorobenzyl Alcohol; 1-(3,5-Difluorophenyl)methanol; 3,5-Difluorobenzyl Alcohol; (3,5-Difluorophenyl)methyl Alcohol; 872181-59-4; 3,5-Difluoro-benzenemethanol
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Quality Control

Our 1-(3,5-Difluorophenyl)Ethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and enantiomeric excess where applicable. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if necessary to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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