Description

4-Fluoro-3,5-Dimethylbenzyl Alcohol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a reactive benzyl alcohol group and a fluorine substituent on a dimethylated benzene ring, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications such as medicinal chemistry and functional material design.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorinated drug candidates targeting CNS disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorine and hydroxyl functional groups into polymer chains, altering surface properties and chemical resistance.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The benzyl alcohol moiety can be transformed into halides or esters for use in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Useful for synthesizing specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-Fluoro-3,5-Dimethylbenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	886501-76-4
Molecular Formula	C9H11FO
Molecular Weight	154.18 g/mol
Synonyms	(3,5-Dimethyl-4-fluorophenyl)methanol; 4-Fluoro-3,5-dimethylbenzenemethanol; 4-Fluoro-3,5-dimethylbenzylalcohol; 4-Fluoro-3,5-xylyl alcohol; 3,5-Dimethyl-4-fluorobenzyl alcohol; α-Hydroxymethyl-2,6-dimethyl-4-fluorobenzene; 4-Fluoro-3,5-dimethylphenylmethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-Fluoro-3,5-Dimethylbenzyl Alcohol adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every shipment, supporting your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.