238742-82-0

Basic information

• Product Name: 5-Fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol
• Synonyms: [5-FLUORO-2-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)PHENYL]METHANOL;5-FLUORO-2-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)BENZYL ALCOHOL;5-FLUORO-2-TRIFLUOROBENZYL ALCOHOL;2-TRIFLUOROMETHYL-5-FLUOROBENZYL ALCOHOL;RARECHEM AL BD 0451;OTF-BYL-5F;[5-Fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methanol, 4-Fluoro-2-(hydroxymethyl)benzotrifluoride
• CAS NO: 238742-82-0
• Molecular Formula: C8H6F4O
• Molecular Weight: 194.13
• Product Categories: Benzhydrols, Benzyl & Special Alcohols;Fluorine series
• Mol File: 238742-82-0.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 48-52°C
• Boiling Point: 183.2 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 64.6 °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.377 g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.504mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.447
• CAS DataBase Reference: 5-Fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 5-Fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol(238742-82-0)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 5-Fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol(238742-82-0)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Statements: 36/38
• Safety Statements: 26-36
• HazardClass: IRRITANT
• Hazardous Substances Data: 238742-82-0(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

5-Fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol is a chemical compound that belongs to the class of benzyl alcohols. It is a fluorinated compound with a fluorine atom at the 5-position and a trifluoromethyl group at the 2-position of the benzyl ring. This chemical has potential applications in medicinal chemistry and pharmaceutical research due to its unique fluorinated structure. It can be used as a building block in the synthesis of various bioactive molecules and drug candidates. Additionally, its fluorinated nature may also confer certain advantageous properties such as improved metabolic stability and enhanced bioavailability in drug development.

InChI:InChI=1/C8H6F4O/c9-6-1-2-7(8(10,11)12)5(3-6)4-13/h1-3,13H,4H2