3,5-difluorobenzyl alcohol (79538-20-8) is also named as (3,5-Difluorophenyl)methanol ; Rarechem AL BD 0216 ; 3,5-Difluorobenzyl alcohol, 97+% ; 3,5-Difluorobenzyl alcohol 98% ; 3,5-Difluorobenzylalcohol98% ; JRD-0441 ; CID522721 ; BBV-5725975 ; I01-3758,and so on.3,5-difluorobenzyl alcohol (79538-20-8) is usually clear colorless to very slightly brown liquid.

IUPAC Name: (3,5-difluorophenyl)methanol
CAS: 79538-20-8
Molecular Formula: C₇H₆F₂O
Molecular Weight: 144.12
Molecular structure:
ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 1.8 
ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 1.8 
ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 13.8 
ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 13.8 
ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 227.75 
ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 227.75 
H bond acceptors: 1 
H bond donors: 0 
Freely Rotating Bonds: 1 
Index of Refraction: 1.479 
Molar Refractivity: 36.47 cm³ 
Molar Volume: 128.4 cm³ 
Polarizability: 14.46 10^-24cm³ 
Surface Tension: 35 dyne/cm 
Density: 1.514 g/cm³ 
Flash Point: 45.6 °C 
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 38.87 kJ/mol 
Boiling Point: 151.8 °C at 760 mmHg 
Vapour Pressure: 3.6 mmHg at 25°C 

3,5-difluorobenzyl alcohol (79538-20-8) is commonly used as pharmaceutical intermediate.

Hazard Codes:  Xi
Risk Statements:  36/37/38 (36/37/38:  Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin)
Safety Statements:  26-36-37/39 (26:  In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice 36:  Wear suitable protective clothing 37/39:  Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection)
WGK Germany:  3
Hazard Note:  Irritant

Removal in wastewater treatment of 3,5-difluorobenzyl alcohol (79538-20-8) can be stated as follows:
Total removal:11.22  percent
Total biodegradation:0.09  percent
Total sludge adsorption:2.03  percent
Total to Air:9.10  percent
(using 10000 hr Bio P,A,S)