Description

2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-1,4-Benzenedimethanol is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block characterized by its two hydroxymethyl groups on a perfluorinated benzene core. This unique structure makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials with enhanced thermal stability, chemical resistance, and specific surface properties. It is primarily sought after by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel fluorinated compounds, liquid crystal materials, and high-performance coatings.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated aromatic moieties to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the introduction of fluorine atoms can enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Acts as a core or linking unit in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for display technologies, leveraging its rigid, polarizable structure.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Employed in the creation of high-performance polymers, such as polyesters or polyurethanes, imparting properties like low surface energy, hydrophobicity, and improved thermal stability.
• Surface Modification Agents: Utilized to create fluorinated coatings or self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) that provide oleophobic and hydrophobic characteristics to surfaces.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A versatile reagent in cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitutions for constructing complex fluorinated aromatic systems in academic and industrial research.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-1,4-Benzenedimethanol
CAS No.	92339-07-6
Molecular Formula	C8H6F4O2
Molecular Weight	210.13 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzene; 2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorobenzene-1,4-dimethanol; 2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-1,4-bis(hydroxymethyl)benzene; 2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoroterephthalyl alcohol; TFBDA; Tetrafluoroterephthalyl Alcohol; Perfluoroterephthalyl Alcohol; 92339-07-6
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-1,4-Benzenedimethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Specifications can be tailored to meet specific research or cGMP requirements for advanced intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be hygroscopic; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

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%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities	≤ 2.0%

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