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Atomfair 2,4-Difluorobenzyl alcohol C7H6F2O

Description 2,4-Difluorobenzyl alcohol (CAS No. 666747-06-4) is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic alcohol with the molecular formula C7H6F2O and IUPAC name (2,4-difluorophenyl)methanol . This compound is a versatile building block in organic synthesis, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical applications. Its unique fluorinated structure enhances reactivity and bioavailability, making it valuable for drug discovery and material science. Available in >98% purity (GC), it is supplied as a clear, colorless to pale-yellow liquid with strict quality control to ensure consistency. Suitable for use in Grignard reactions, esterifications, and as a precursor for advanced intermediates. Store under inert conditions at 2-8??C to maintain stability.

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Description

2,4-Difluorobenzyl alcohol (CAS No. 666747-06-4) is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic alcohol with the molecular formula C7H6F2O and IUPAC name (2,4-difluorophenyl)methanol. This compound is a versatile building block in organic synthesis, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical applications. Its unique fluorinated structure enhances reactivity and bioavailability, making it valuable for drug discovery and material science. Available in >98% purity (GC), it is supplied as a clear, colorless to pale-yellow liquid with strict quality control to ensure consistency. Suitable for use in Grignard reactions, esterifications, and as a precursor for advanced intermediates. Store under inert conditions at 2-8??C to maintain stability.

  • CAS No: 666747-06-4
  • Molecular Formula: C7H6F2O
  • Molecular Weight: 144.12
  • Exact Mass: 144.03867113
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 144.03867113
  • IUPAC Name: (2,4-difluorophenyl)methanol
  • SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1F)F)CO
  • Synonyms: 2,4-Difluorobenzyl alcohol, 56456-47-4, (2,4-Difluorophenyl)methanol, Benzenemethanol, 2,4-difluoro-, EINECS 260-191-3

Application

2,4-Difluorobenzyl alcohol is widely used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly antifungal and antiviral agents. Its fluorinated aromatic core improves metabolic stability in drug candidates. In material science, it serves as a monomer for specialty polymers with enhanced thermal and chemical resistance. Researchers also employ it in cross-coupling reactions to construct complex fluorinated scaffolds for agrochemicals.

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