Description

3-(3,5-Difluorophenyl)Benzyl Alcohol is a high-value fluorinated aromatic alcohol intermediate. This compound is critical for its role in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the life sciences sector for constructing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new-generation herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the stability of the difluorophenyl moiety.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the production of fluorinated liquid crystals for advanced display technologies.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the synthesis of charge-transport materials and emitters for OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) applications.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The benzyl alcohol group can be functionalized, making it a versatile substrate in palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions for complex molecule assembly.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: Utilized in multi-step synthetic routes where the alcohol functionality requires temporary protection and subsequent deprotection.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(3,5-Difluorophenyl)Benzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	885963-56-4
Molecular Formula	C13H10F2O
Molecular Weight	220.22 g/mol
Synonyms	[3-(3,5-Difluorophenyl)phenyl]methanol; (3-(3,5-Difluorophenyl)phenyl)methanol; Benzenemethanol, 3'-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-; 3-(3,5-Difluorobenzyl)benzyl alcohol; m-(3,5-Difluorophenyl)benzyl alcohol; 3,5-Difluoro-3'-hydroxymethylbiphenyl; Biphenyl-3-ylmethanol, 3',5'-difluoro-
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Quality Control

Our 3-(3,5-Difluorophenyl)Benzyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, supporting cGMP and ISO standards for research and development use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 1.0%
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.