Chemical Name: | Benzenemethanol,4-fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)- |
CAS Number: | 220227-29-2 |
Product Number: | AG003LCY(AGN-PC-0QYKLR) |
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Molecular Formula: | C8H6F4O |
Molecular Weight: | 194.1263 |
4-Fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol is a versatile chemical compound widely utilized in chemical synthesis for its unique properties and applications. In organic chemistry, this compound serves as a valuable building block in the synthesis of various complex molecules. Due to the presence of the fluoro and trifluoromethyl groups, 4-Fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol is capable of participating in a range of chemical reactions, including nucleophilic substitutions and metal-catalyzed transformations. These functionalities enable its use in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials with tailored properties. The compound's reactivity and stability make it an essential component in the toolkit of synthetic chemists for creating structurally diverse compounds with specific functionalities.