Description

2,3-Dichloro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol is a versatile fluorinated benzyl alcohol derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both chlorine and trifluoromethyl substituents, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating compounds with tailored electronic and steric properties. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries, where it is used to synthesize novel active ingredients.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity-enhancing properties of the trifluoromethyl group.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in medicinal chemistry for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in creating molecules with improved metabolic stability and membrane permeability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Synthesis: Serves as a building block for advanced electronic materials, where its halogenated and fluorinated aromatic core contributes to desired electronic characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a versatile reagent in cross-coupling reactions and as a chiral auxiliary precursor in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Utilized to introduce halogenated benzyl groups into polymer chains, modifying properties like flame retardancy and chemical resistance.
• Research & Development: A valuable compound for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways in fluoroorganic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dichloro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	886501-93-5
Molecular Formula	C8H5Cl2F3O
Molecular Weight	245.03 g/mol
Synonyms	(2,3-Dichloro-6-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanol; 2,3-Dichloro-α-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl Alcohol; 1-(2,3-Dichloro-6-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanol; Benzyl alcohol, 2,3-dichloro-6-(trifluoromethyl)-; 886501-93-5; 2,3-Dichloro-6-trifluoromethylbenzyl alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Dichloro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber or otherwise opaque.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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