Description

2,3,4-Trifluorobenzeneethanol is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is critical for introducing the trifluoromethylbenzene ethanol moiety into complex molecular architectures, significantly altering physicochemical properties. It is primarily sought after by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients, where its unique fluorine pattern can enhance metabolic stability, bioavailability, and binding affinity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and oncology therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for high-performance displays.
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated as a monomer or modifier to produce specialty polymers with enhanced chemical resistance and thermal stability.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Utilized in the development of materials for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block for method development and exploring new fluorination chemistry in academic and industrial R&D labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,4-Trifluorobenzeneethanol
CAS No.	886761-76-8
Molecular Formula	C8H7F3O
Molecular Weight	176.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2,3,4-Trifluorophenyl)ethanol; 2,3,4-Trifluorophenethyl Alcohol; 2,3,4-Trifluoro-β-phenylethanol; 2-(2,3,4-Trifluorophenyl)ethan-1-ol; β-(2,3,4-Trifluorophenyl)ethanol; 1-(2,3,4-Trifluorophenyl)-2-ethanol; (2,3,4-Trifluorophenyl)ethanol
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Quality Control

Our 2,3,4-Trifluorobenzeneethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics are provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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