Description

(3-Methyl-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl)Methanol CAS NO 957205-74-2 is a high-value fluorinated aromatic alcohol building block, essential for synthesizing advanced chemical intermediates. Its core value lies in the unique combination of the trifluoromethyl group, which imparts desirable properties like enhanced metabolic stability and lipophilicity, and the reactive benzylic alcohol functionality. This compound is critically needed by research and development chemists and process scale-up teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in areas like kinase inhibitors and central nervous system (CNS) drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the CF3 group enhances biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated mesogens in high-performance display technologies.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Building block for electron-transport materials and semiconductors in OLEDs and OFETs.
• Advanced Polymer Monomers: Incorporated into specialty polymers to improve chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The benzylic alcohol can be transformed into halides or esters for use in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed couplings.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Substrate: Used in chiral synthesis for creating enantiomerically pure compounds in medicinal chemistry.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating custom fluorinated compounds for various R&D projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3-Methyl-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	957205-74-2
Molecular Formula	C9H9F3O
Molecular Weight	190.16 g/mol
Synonyms	[4-(Trifluoromethyl)-3-methylphenyl]methanol; 3-Methyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol; 1-[4-(Trifluoromethyl)-3-methylphenyl]methanol; α,α,α-Trifluoro-3-methyl-4-methylbenzyl alcohol; (3-Methyl-4-trifluoromethylphenyl)methanol; 4-(Trifluoromethyl)-m-tolylmethanol; 3-Methyl-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-tolylmethanol; Benzenemethanol, 4-(trifluoromethyl)-3-methyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (3-Methyl-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl)Methanol is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical and agrochemical applications. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (High Purity Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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