Description

3-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzyl Alcohol is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in the unique combination of the benzyl alcohol functionality and the stable, lipophilic trifluoromethoxy group, which is crucial for modulating the physicochemical properties of target molecules. This compound is primarily needed by R&D and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethoxy group enhances bioavailability and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated components for electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated as a monomer or modifier to create specialty polymers with tailored thermal, optical, or surface properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block for medicinal chemistry and discovery chemistry programs exploring structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied for bespoke synthesis projects requiring high-purity, complex fluorinated intermediates.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	916420-54-7
Molecular Formula	C9H9F3O2
Molecular Weight	206.16 g/mol
Synonyms	[3-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]methanol; 1-[3-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]methanol; (3-Methyl-5-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)methanol; 3-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethoxy)benzenemethanol; α-Hydroxymethyl-3-methyl-α,α,α-trifluoroanisole; 5-(Hydroxymethyl)-1-methyl-3-(trifluoromethoxy)benzene; 3-Methyl-5-trifluoromethoxybenzyl alcohol; 3-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethoxy)benzylalcohol
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzyl Alcohol adheres to stringent in-process and final release controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified against established internal specifications using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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