2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluorobenzyl Alcohol
- CAS No.440-60-8
- GradeIndustrial / Pharmaceutical
- Availability● In Stock
High-purity 2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorobenzyl alcohol (CAS 440-60-8), a key fluorinated intermediate for agrochemical synthesis.
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Product Overview
2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluorobenzyl alcohol is a highly fluorinated aromatic alcohol widely employed as a critical building block in the synthesis of advanced agrochemical intermediates. With its unique electron-withdrawing pentafluoro substitution pattern, this compound offers enhanced reactivity and stability in multi-step organic transformations, making it indispensable in modern crop protection chemistry.
Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C₇H₃F₅O |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 198.090 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 440-60-8 |
| Appearance | White to light yellow powder |
| Assay | ≥98.0% |
| Melting Point | 37–38 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling Point | 181.0 ± 0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.6 ± 0.1 g/cm³ |
| Flash Point | 87.8 ± 0.0 °C |
| Vapour Pressure | 0.6 ± 0.3 mmHg at 25 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.439 |
Industrial Applications
This fluorinated benzyl alcohol serves primarily as a high-value intermediate in the production of pyrethroid insecticides, notably in the synthesis of Fenfluthrin (CAS 75867-00-4). Its perfluorinated aromatic ring imparts metabolic stability and lipophilicity to the final active ingredient, enhancing pesticidal efficacy and environmental persistence under controlled agricultural use.
Key advantages of 2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorobenzyl alcohol in industrial settings include:
- Excellent functional group compatibility for selective derivatization
- High thermal and chemical stability during scale-up processes
- Consistent batch-to-batch quality suitable for GMP-aligned manufacturing
- Facilitates streamlined synthesis routes with reduced byproduct formation
Stored in a cool, well-ventilated area away from oxidizing agents, this product is typically supplied in 25 kg drums or customized packaging to meet global regulatory and logistical requirements.
