CAS 440-60-8

Pentafluorobenzyl alcohol

Description:

Pentafluorobenzyl alcohol is an organic compound characterized by the presence of a benzyl alcohol structure where five fluorine atoms are substituted on the benzene ring. Its molecular formula is C7H4F5O, indicating that it contains seven carbon atoms, four hydrogen atoms, five fluorine atoms, and one oxygen atom. This compound is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a distinctive odor. Pentafluorobenzyl alcohol is known for its high polarity and low volatility, which can influence its solubility in various solvents. The presence of multiple fluorine atoms imparts unique chemical properties, such as increased electronegativity and potential reactivity in nucleophilic substitution reactions. It is often used in organic synthesis and as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Additionally, due to its fluorinated nature, it may exhibit distinct thermal and chemical stability compared to non-fluorinated analogs. Safety precautions should be observed when handling this compound, as it may pose health risks if inhaled or ingested.

Formula: C₇H₃F₅O

InChI: InChI=1S/C7H3F5O/c8-3-2(1-13)4(9)6(11)7(12)5(3)10/h13H,1H2

InChI key: InChIKey=PGJYYCIOYBZTPU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(O)C1=C(F)C(F)=C(F)C(F)=C1F

Synonyms:

• (2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluorophenyl)methanol
• (Hydroxymethyl)pentafluorobenzene
• (Pentafluorophenyl)Methanol
• (Perfluorophenyl)methanol
• 2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluorobenzenemethanol
• Benzenemethanol, 2,3,4,5,6-pentafluoro-
• Benzyl alcohol, 2,3,4,5,6-pentafluoro-
• NSC 97003
• Pentafluorobenzyl alcohol
• 2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluorobenzyl alcohol

(Perfluorophenyl)methanol

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(Perfluorophenyl)methanol

Formula: C₇H₃F₅O

Purity: 95%

Molecular weight: 198.09

Ref: IN-DG64814

2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluorobenzyl alcohol, 98%

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Formula: C₇H₃F₅O

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: White, Crystals or crystalline powder or fused solid

Molecular weight: 198.09

Ref: 02-A12119

Benzenemethanol, 2,3,4,5,6-pentafluoro-

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Formula: C₇H₃F₅O

Purity: 96%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 198.0901

Ref: IN-DA00I8DP

Pentafluorobenzyl alcohol

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Pentafluorobenzyl alcohol

Formula: C₇H₃F₅O

Purity: >96%

Color and Shape: White Solid-Low Melt

Molecular weight: 198.09013

Ref: 54-PC5540

Pentafluorobenzyl Alcohol

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Formula: C₇H₃F₅O

Purity: >96.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: White or Colorless to Light yellow powder to lump to clear liquid

Molecular weight: 198.09

Ref: 3B-P0849

2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluorobenzyl alcohol

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Purity: >95%

Molecular weight: 198.09

Ref: FT-P14531

2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluorobenzyl alcohol

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Formula: C₇H₃F₅O

Purity: 96%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 198.092

Ref: 10-F001352

(Hydroxymethyl)pentafluorobenzene

Controlled Product

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Applications (Hydroxymethyl)pentafluorobenzene is a good analogue of Benzyl Alcohol (T536635). Benzyl Alcohol is a good substrate that has been used extensively for kinetic studies and evaluation of quantum mechanical tunneling.
References Plapp, B., et al.: 51,Biochemistry, 4035 (2012);

Formula: C₇H₃F₅O

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 198.09

Ref: TR-H941003