232025

4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol

98%

• Linear Formula: CF₃C₆H₄CH₂OH
• CAS Number: 349-95-1
• Molecular Weight: 176.14
• Beilstein: 1450174
• EC Number: 206-494-6
• MDL number: MFCD00004661
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24853871

Properties

• Assay: 98%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.459 (lit.)
• bp: 78-80 °C/4 mmHg (lit.)
• density: 1.286 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: OCc1ccc(cc1)C(F)(F)F
• InChI: 1S/C8H7F3O/c9-8(10,11)7-3-1-6(5-12)2-4-7/h1-4,12H,5H2
• InChI key: MOOUWXDQAUXZRG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Photocatalytic oxidation of 4-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol to corresponding aldehydes on TiO₂ photocatalyst under O₂ atmosphere has been reported.

Application

4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol was used:

• in the synthesis of highly electron-poor fluorine-containing alkenes
• as a reagent in kinetic studies of phosphonoformate prodrugs and aquachromium (IV)

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315,H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 213.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 101 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves