Description

2,6-Difluorobenzyl alcohol (CAS No. 19064-18-7) is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic alcohol with the molecular formula C₇H₆F₂O. This compound, also known by its IUPAC name (2,6-difluorophenyl)methanol, is a versatile building block in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It features a benzyl alcohol group substituted with fluorine atoms at the 2 and 6 positions, enhancing its reactivity and utility in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a precursor for advanced intermediates.

Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (by GC/HPLC) and is available in various quantities to meet both research and bulk-scale demands. Suitable for use in medicinal chemistry, agrochemical development, and material science applications, this compound is supplied in sealed containers under inert conditions to guarantee stability and longevity.

Properties

• CAS Number: 19064-18-7
• Complexity: 97.8
• IUPAC Name: (2,6-difluorophenyl)methanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6F2O/c8-6-2-1-3-7(9)5(6)4-10/h1-3,10H,4H2
• InChI Key: LVICICZQETYOGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 144.03867113
• Molecular Formula: C7H6F2O
• Molecular Weight: 144.12
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C(=C1)F)CO)F
• Topological: 20.2
• Monoisotopic Mass: 144.03867113
• Synonyms: 2,6-Difluorobenzyl alcohol, (2,6-Difluorophenyl)methanol, Benzenemethanol, 2,6-difluoro-, 2,6-Difluorobenzenemethanol, PLZ48WF86A, EINECS 242-792-2, LVICICZQETYOGS-UHFFFAOYSA-, DTXSID40172558, DTXCID0095049, 242-792-2, inchi=1/c7h6f2o/c8-6-2-1-3-7(9)5(6)4-10/h1-3,10h,4h2, lviciczqetyogs-uhfffaoysa-n, 19064-18-7, MFCD00004603, (2,6-difluorophenyl)methan-1-ol, (2,6-difluoro-phenyl)-methanol, 2,6-difluorobenzylalcohol, 2,6-diflorobenzyl alcohol, UNII-PLZ48WF86A, SCHEMBL113326, SCHEMBL129124, SCHEMBL1047600, SCHEMBL1299848, (2,6-Difluorophenyl)methanol #, SBB054756, AKOS000249583, AC-8273, CS-W016397, PS-8986, SY006446, DB-012984, D2507, NS00048902, ST50823892, EN300-128273

Application

2,6-Difluorobenzyl alcohol is widely employed as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated drug candidates. It serves as a precursor for ligands and catalysts in asymmetric synthesis, as well as in the preparation of liquid crystals and specialty polymers. Researchers also utilize this compound in the study of fluorine’s effects on molecular properties and bioactivity.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (38.9%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H312 (38.9%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H332 (11.1%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
• H335 (50%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

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

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (38.9%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (38.9%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (11.1%)
• STOT SE 3 (50%)

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