Description

2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorobenzyl alcohol (CAS No. 4084-38-2) is a high-purity fluorinated benzyl alcohol derivative with the molecular formula C₇H₄F₄O. This compound, also known by its IUPAC name (2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenyl)methanol, is a versatile building block in organic synthesis, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. Its unique tetrafluorinated aromatic ring enhances reactivity and stability, making it ideal for nucleophilic substitutions and cross-coupling reactions. Available in >98% purity (GC), this product is rigorously tested for consistency and suitability in sensitive applications. Packaged under inert gas to ensure stability, it is supplied in amber glass vials or bulk quantities with detailed analytical certificates (COA).

Properties

• CAS Number: 4084-38-2
• Complexity: 140
• IUPAC Name: (2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenyl)methanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H4F4O/c8-4-1-5(9)7(11)3(2-12)6(4)10/h1,12H,2H2
• InChI Key: AGWVQASYTKCTCC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 180.01982740
• Molecular Formula: C7H4F4O
• Molecular Weight: 180.10
• SMILES: C1=C(C(=C(C(=C1F)F)CO)F)F
• Topological: 20.2
• Monoisotopic Mass: 180.01982740
• Synonyms: 2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorobenzyl alcohol, 4084-38-2, DTXSID20370090, FB-AI compound, DTXCID00321126, (2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenyl)methanol, 2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorobenzylalcohol, MFCD00792428, (2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenyl)methan-1-ol, Benzenemethanol, 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-, SCHEMBL358960, SCHEMBL1070979, SCHEMBL9568991, SCHEMBL28675389, SBB063323, AKOS005063788, AC-8275, PS-10140, SY016161, DB-049670, CS-0157865, NS00120075, ST51040082, T1884, EN300-1850133, (2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-pheny)-methanol;Tetrafluoro benzyl alcohol, 2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorobenzyl Alcohol; Benzenemethanol, 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-; Benzyl alcohol, 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro- (7CI,8CI); 2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorobenzenemethanol; (2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorophenyl)methanol; 2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorobenzyl alcohol

Application

2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorobenzyl alcohol is widely used as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals, liquid crystals, and specialty polymers. Its electron-withdrawing fluorine atoms facilitate efficient derivatization for bioactive molecule development. Researchers also employ it as a key intermediate in materials science for designing hydrophobic coatings and high-performance resins. Suitable for Suzuki-Miyaura couplings and esterification reactions under mild conditions.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
• H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P272, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P330, P333+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (98.2%)
• Skin Sens. 1 (98.2%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)

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