Description

4-Methoxymethyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzyl alcohol (CAS No. 83282-91-1) is a highly specialized fluorinated aromatic compound with the molecular formula C₉H₈F₄O₂. This chemical, also known by its IUPAC name [2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-(methoxymethyl)phenyl]methanol, is a valuable building block in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly for the development of fluorinated pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. The presence of both a methoxymethyl and a hydroxymethyl group on a tetrafluorinated benzene ring offers unique reactivity for further functionalization. This compound is supplied as a high-purity solid or solution, with rigorous QC to ensure consistency for research and industrial applications. Store under inert atmosphere at recommended temperatures to maintain stability.

Properties

• CAS Number: 83282-91-1
• Complexity: 189
• IUPAC Name: [2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-(methoxymethyl)phenyl]methanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H8F4O2/c1-15-3-5-8(12)6(10)4(2-14)7(11)9(5)13/h14H,2-3H2,1H3
• InChI Key: YFHZSPDQKWFAPH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 224.04604214
• Molecular Formula: C9H8F4O2
• Molecular Weight: 224.15
• SMILES: COCC1=C(C(=C(C(=C1F)F)CO)F)F
• Topological: 29.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 224.04604214
• Synonyms: 4-Methoxymethyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzyl alcohol, 846-804-2, 83282-91-1, (2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-4-(methoxymethyl)phenyl)methanol, 4-Methoxymethyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzenemethanol, [2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-(methoxymethyl)phenyl]methanol, 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-(methoxymethyl)benzyl alcohol, MFCD08688060, 2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-4-(methoxymethyl)-benzenemethanol; 2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-4-(methoxymethyl)benzyl Alcohol, Benzenemethanol, 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-(methoxymethyl)-, SCHEMBL359266, SCHEMBL1900289, DTXSID90457625, SBB063325, AKOS015852458, AC-8278, AS-11390, SY284773, CS-0150199, D82272, EN300-6764203, 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-methoxymethylbenzylalcohol, 4-methoxymethy-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzyl alcohol, 4-(methoxymethyl)-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzylalcohol, 4-Methoxymethyl -2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzyl alcohol, 4-methoxymethyl-2,3,5, 6-tetrafluorobenzyl alcohol, 4-Methoxymethyl -2, 3, 5, 6-tetrafluorobenzyl alcohol, [2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-(methoxymethyl)phenyl]methan-1-ol

Application

This compound serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for display technologies. It is also utilized in pharmaceutical research for the development of fluorine-containing drug candidates, where the tetrafluorinated aromatic core can enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability. Additionally, the compound finds use in materials science for creating specialty polymers with unique solubility and electronic properties.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (50%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H315 (50%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H317 (50%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (50%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P272, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P333+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (50%)
• Skin Sens. 1 (50%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)

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