Description

6-Chloro-2,3-Difluorobenzyl Alcohol, 97% is a high-purity fluorinated benzyl alcohol derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a functionalized aromatic core with chlorine and fluorine substituents, enabling precise molecular modifications for performance-driven applications. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in molecules requiring halogenated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the difluoro and chloro groups enhance biological activity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated compounds for electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Functional Polymer Monomer: Employed to introduce halogenated benzyl groups into polymer chains, modifying properties like thermal stability, solubility, and chemical resistance.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a versatile substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for constructing complex biaryl structures.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in academic and industrial research laboratories for the preparation of complex molecules in medicinal and materials chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Chloro-2,3-Difluorobenzyl Alcohol, 97%
CAS No.	887585-70-8
Molecular Formula	C7H5ClF2O
Molecular Weight	178.56 g/mol
Synonyms	(6-Chloro-2,3-difluorophenyl)methanol; 2,3-Difluoro-6-chlorobenzyl Alcohol; 1-(Chloro-2,3-difluoro-6-phenyl)methanol; 6-Chloro-2,3-difluorobenzenemethanol; α-Hydroxymethyl-2,3-difluoro-6-chlorobenzene; 887585-70-8; Benzyl alcohol, 6-chloro-2,3-difluoro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Chloro-2,3-Difluorobenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 3.0%

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