Description

β,β-Difluoro-3-Methyl-Benzeneethanol is a specialized fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in the strategic incorporation of fluorine atoms and a functionalized side chain, enabling precise modulation of molecular properties such as lipophilicity, metabolic stability, and binding affinity. This compound is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for constructing fluorinated analogs of bioactive molecules, potentially enhancing their potency and ADMET profiles.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides where fluorine substitution can improve environmental stability and efficacy.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for fluorinated aromatic cores in advanced electronic and display materials.
• Fluorine Chemistry & Catalysis Studies: Employed as a model substrate in methodological development for C-F bond formation or functionalization reactions.
• Polymer Modification: Can be incorporated into polymer backbones to impart specific properties like chemical resistance or altered surface energy.

Basic Information

Product Name	β,β-Difluoro-3-Methyl-Benzeneethanol
CAS No.	915133-17-4
Molecular Formula	C9H10F2O
Molecular Weight	172.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3-Methylphenyl)-2,2-difluoroethanol; 1-(3-Methylphenyl)-2,2-difluoroethan-1-ol; 3-Methyl-α,α-difluorobenzeneethanol; m-Tolyl-α,α-difluoroethanol; (3-Methylphenyl)difluoroethanol; DFME
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Quality Control

Our β,β-Difluoro-3-Methyl-Benzeneethanol is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and scale-up. Each lot is characterized by modern analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, NMR, and MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and R&D documentation 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 strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/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.