Description

2-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzylalcohol (CAS No. 64372-62-9) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₈H₆ClF₃O. This specialized benzyl alcohol derivative features a chloro and trifluoromethyl substitution on the benzene ring, making it a valuable intermediate for pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science research. With a molecular weight of 210.58 g/mol, it is supplied as a clear to pale yellow liquid or solid, depending on storage conditions. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥97% purity (GC) and is ideal for nucleophilic substitutions, esterifications, and other synthetic transformations. Suitable for use in controlled environments, it is packaged under inert gas to maintain stability and shipped with detailed analytical certificates (CoA). Store in a cool, dry place away from light and oxidizing agents.

Properties

• CAS Number: 64372-62-9
• Complexity: 171
• IUPAC Name: [2-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H6ClF3O/c9-7-2-1-6(8(10,11)12)3-5(7)4-13/h1-3,13H,4H2
• InChI Key: VEKMDPQNERMQMO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 210.0059270
• Molecular Formula: C8H6ClF3O
• Molecular Weight: 210.58
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1C(F)(F)F)CO)Cl
• Topological: 20.2
• Monoisotopic Mass: 210.0059270
• Synonyms: 2-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzylalcohol, 623-546-7, 2-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol, 64372-62-9, [2-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methanol, 2-Chloro-5-trifluoromethylbenzyl alcohol, (2-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanol, Benzenemethanol, 2-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-, MFCD01631469, 2-CHLORO-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)BENZENEMETHANOL, [2-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methan-1-ol, 2-chloro-5-trifluoromethylbenzylalcohol, M7QR87GA2H, SCHEMBL92949, SCHEMBL5235367, SCHEMBL16950522, DTXSID80380776, CL8889, SBB064060, AKOS005215768, AC-4168, CS-W015095, DS-0902, PB12935, PS-8010, SY049345, DB-073494, C3208, ST50407410, 2-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol, 97%

2-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzylalcohol is widely used as a key synthetic intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals. Its trifluoromethyl group enhances metabolic stability, making it valuable in drug discovery for CNS and antiviral agents. Researchers also employ it in ligand synthesis for catalysis and as a building block for advanced materials. Handle with standard laboratory precautions under fume hoods.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H301 (85.1%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (97.9%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P316, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 3 (85.1%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (97.9%)

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