Description

(4-Bromo-3-Trifluoromethyl-Phenyl)-Methanol is a high-value aromatic alcohol building block featuring both bromo and trifluoromethyl substituents. This compound is essential for advanced organic synthesis, where its unique halogenated and fluorinated structure enables precise molecular modifications. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in kinase inhibitor and CNS drug research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the bioactivity-enhancing properties of the trifluoromethyl group.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for fluorinated aromatic compounds used in electronic display technologies.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine atom makes it an excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form complex biaryl structures.
• Functional Polymer Monomer: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers with tailored thermal, chemical, or surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex molecular architectures in medicinal chemistry programs.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	(4-Bromo-3-Trifluoromethyl-Phenyl)-Methanol
CAS No.	957207-09-9
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrF3O
Molecular Weight	255.04 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol; (4-Bromo-α,α,α-trifluoro-m-tolyl)methanol; 1-Bromo-4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 2-Trifluoromethyl-4-bromobenzyl alcohol; m-Trifluoromethyl-p-bromobenzyl alcohol; 4-Bromo-α,α,α-trifluoro-m-toluyl alcohol; 4-Bromo-3-trifluoromethylbenzenemethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (4-Bromo-3-Trifluoromethyl-Phenyl)-Methanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.