Description

(2,3,4,5-Tetrafluorophenyl)methanol (CAS No. 53072-18-7) is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic alcohol with the molecular formula C₇H₄F₄O. This compound is characterized by its tetrafluorinated phenyl ring and hydroxymethyl functional group, making it a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is supplied as a crystalline solid or solution, with exceptional purity (>98%) suitable for demanding applications. Ideal for use in nucleophilic substitution reactions, cross-coupling reactions, and as a building block for advanced materials. Store in a cool, dry place under inert conditions to ensure stability.

Properties

• CAS Number: 53072-18-7
• Complexity: 154
• IUPAC Name: (2,3,4,5-tetrafluorophenyl)methanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H4F4O/c8-4-1-3(2-12)5(9)7(11)6(4)10/h1,12H,2H2
• InChI Key: HLUZGUMMQYQHKJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 180.01982740
• Molecular Formula: C7H4F4O
• Molecular Weight: 180.10
• SMILES: C1=C(C(=C(C(=C1F)F)F)F)CO
• Topological: 20.2
• Monoisotopic Mass: 180.01982740
• Synonyms: (2,3,4,5-tetrafluorophenyl)methanol, 622-927-5, 53072-18-7, 2,3,4,5-Tetrafluorobenzyl alcohol, MFCD01631452, (2,3,4,5-tetrafluorophenyl)methan-1-ol, Benzenemethanol, 2,3,4,5-tetrafluoro-, 2,3,4,5-Tetrafluorobenzylalcohol, 2, 3, 4, 5-Tetrafluorobenzyl alcohol, SCHEMBL1201503, SCHEMBL16935775, DTXSID90370108, HLUZGUMMQYQHKJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N, SBB064454, AKOS015854387, AC-9752, DS-12682, SY049370, 2,3,4,5-Tetrafluorobenzyl alcohol, 97%, DB-001198, CS-0157316, ST51040064, T1883, D71076, EN300-333610

Application

(2,3,4,5-Tetrafluorophenyl)methanol is widely used as a key synthon in the preparation of fluorinated pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It serves as a precursor for ligands in catalysis and as a modifier in polymer chemistry to enhance thermal and chemical resistance. Researchers also employ it in the development of liquid crystals and specialty coatings due to its unique electronic properties imparted by the tetrafluorophenyl group.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (97.6%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

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

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (97.6%)

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