Description

2-Methoxy-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzyl Alcohol is a versatile aromatic alcohol derivative featuring both methoxy and trifluoromethoxy substituents. This compound is valued as a key synthetic intermediate, particularly in the development of advanced agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, where its unique fluorine-containing structure imparts desirable biological activity and metabolic stability. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries for constructing complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethoxy group enhances lipophilicity and bioactivity.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Used in the research and production of fluorine-containing liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed as a starting material or ligand precursor in cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes in academic and industrial research.
• Advanced Material Development: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers and coatings with specific chemical resistance or surface properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxy-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	886500-30-7
Molecular Formula	C9H9F3O3
Molecular Weight	222.16 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Trifluoromethoxy)-2-methoxybenzyl alcohol; 2-Methoxy-4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzenemethanol; [2-Methoxy-4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]methanol; α-Hydroxy-2-methoxy-4-(trifluoromethoxy)toluene; 2-Methoxy-α-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl alcohol; 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)-o-anisyl alcohol; (2-Methoxy-4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)methanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Methoxy-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, 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 area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in darkness.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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