Description

(S)-1-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Ethanol is a high-value chiral building block and intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in the combination of a stereogenic center with the electron-withdrawing and lipophilic trifluoromethyl group, enabling precise control over molecular architecture and properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) drugs, anti-inflammatory agents, and other therapeutics where the (S)-enantiomer provides the desired biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances compound stability, bioavailability, and efficacy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis to induce high enantioselectivity in critical bond-forming reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its unique electronic properties imparted by the aromatic trifluoromethyl moiety.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a versatile intermediate for creating complex, high-value molecules for research, flavor & fragrance, and other specialty chemical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-1-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Ethanol
CAS No.	96789-80-9
Molecular Formula	C9H9F3O
Molecular Weight	190.16 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-1-(3-Trifluoromethylphenyl)ethanol; (S)-α-(Trifluoromethyl)benzyl Alcohol; (S)-3'-(Trifluoromethyl)phenethyl Alcohol; (S)-1-(3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl)ethan-1-ol; (S)-1-(m-Trifluoromethylphenyl)ethanol; (S)-m-Trifluoromethyl-α-methylbenzyl Alcohol; (S)-3-Trifluoromethyl-α-methylbenzyl Alcohol; (S)-1-(3-Trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-ethanol
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Quality Control

Our (S)-1-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Ethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure compliance with exacting standards for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and product integrity.

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 acids and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
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.