Description

Benzenemethanol, 4-Cyclohexyl-3-(Trifluoromethyl)- is a specialized fluorinated benzyl alcohol derivative with the CAS registry number 957205-23-1. This compound is a valuable synthetic intermediate prized for its unique trifluoromethyl and cyclohexyl substituents, which impart distinct electronic and steric properties. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and metabolic diseases, where the trifluoromethyl group can enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the fluorine atoms for improved lipophilicity and target binding.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated aromatic compounds used in electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Advanced Polymer Monomer: Employed in the creation of specialty polymers with tailored thermal, chemical, and surface properties for high-performance coatings and engineering plastics.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for exploring new reaction pathways in medicinal and synthetic organic chemistry, especially in cross-coupling and functional group transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzenemethanol, 4-Cyclohexyl-3-(Trifluoromethyl)-
CAS No.	957205-23-1
Molecular Formula	C14H17F3O
Molecular Weight	258.28 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Cyclohexyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzenemethanol; (4-Cyclohexyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanol; α-(4-Cyclohexyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanol; 4-Cyclohexyl-3-trifluoromethylbenzyl alcohol; 3-Trifluoromethyl-4-cyclohexylbenzyl alcohol; 4-Cyclohexyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol; 957205-23-1
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Quality Control

Our production of Benzenemethanol, 4-Cyclohexyl-3-(Trifluoromethyl)- adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for critical synthetic applications. Each lot is fully characterized and undergoes rigorous analytical testing. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (typically 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. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 96.0%
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.