Description

2,3-Difluoro-4-Methoxybenzyl Alcohol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both fluorine atoms and a methoxy group, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in areas requiring fluorinated motifs for enhanced metabolic stability, bioavailability, and receptor binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the difluoromethoxybenzyl moiety can contribute to improved activity and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the development of fluorinated liquid crystals for display technologies, leveraging its aromatic core and fluorine atoms to modulate mesomorphic properties.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the synthesis of monomers and building blocks for organic semiconductors, OLEDs, and other electronic applications due to its electron-withdrawing fluorine substituents.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: An essential starting material for custom chemical synthesis services catering to specialized R&D projects across multiple industries.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological development in fluorination chemistry and cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Difluoro-4-Methoxybenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	886500-71-6
Molecular Formula	C8H8F2O2
Molecular Weight	174.15 g/mol
Synonyms	(2,3-Difluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)methanol; 2,3-Difluoro-4-methoxybenzenemethanol; 4-Methoxy-2,3-difluorobenzyl alcohol; α-Hydroxymethyl-2,3-difluoro-4-methoxybenzene; 2,3-Difluoro-4-methoxybenzylalcohol; 886500-71-6; Benzyl alcohol, 2,3-difluoro-4-methoxy-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Difluoro-4-Methoxybenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and industrial synthesis. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system supports compliance with relevant standards for advanced chemical intermediates.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

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%
Single Maximum Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%

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