Description

Benzenemethanol, 5-Chloro-2,4-Difluoro- is a halogenated benzyl alcohol derivative, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique substitution pattern, which provides a reactive handle for further functionalization while offering specific steric and electronic properties. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the chloro-difluoro motif can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated aromatic compounds used in electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, etherifications, and esterifications to introduce functionalized benzyl groups into more complex molecular architectures.
• Chemical Research & Development: Essential for medicinal chemistry programs and material science research exploring new compounds with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzenemethanol, 5-Chloro-2,4-Difluoro-
CAS No.	915409-63-1
Molecular Formula	C7H5ClF2O
Molecular Weight	178.56 g/mol
Synonyms	(5-Chloro-2,4-difluorophenyl)methanol; 5-Chloro-2,4-difluorobenzyl alcohol; 2,4-Difluoro-5-chlorobenzyl alcohol; 5-Chloro-2,4-difluoro-benzenemethanol; Benzenemethanol, 5-chloro-2,4-difluoro- (9CI); 915409-63-1; SCHEMBL23305527
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Benzenemethanol, 5-Chloro-2,4-Difluoro- adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment, and we support custom purity requirements for specific R&D or cGMP manufacturing applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage under an inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0% (Standard Grade)
Purity (GC)	≥97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤1.0%

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