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CAS 67515-61-1

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4-Fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol

Description:
4-Fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol is an organic compound characterized by the presence of a benzyl alcohol functional group, which consists of a benzene ring attached to a hydroxymethyl group (-CH2OH). The compound features a fluorine atom at the para position (4-position) and a trifluoromethyl group (-CF3) at the meta position (3-position) of the benzene ring. These substituents significantly influence the compound's chemical properties, including its polarity, reactivity, and potential applications in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. The presence of the trifluoromethyl group often enhances lipophilicity and metabolic stability, making such compounds of interest in medicinal chemistry. Additionally, the fluorine atoms can impart unique electronic properties, affecting the compound's interaction with biological targets. 4-Fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol may also exhibit interesting solubility characteristics due to the combination of hydrophilic (alcohol) and hydrophobic (fluorinated) groups, which can be relevant in formulation chemistry. Overall, this compound is a valuable building block in synthetic organic chemistry and materials science.
Formula:C8H6F4O
InChI:InChI=1/C8H6F4O/c9-7-2-1-5(4-13)3-6(7)8(10,11)12/h1-3,13H,4H2
SMILES:c1cc(c(cc1CO)C(F)(F)F)F
Synonyms:
  • [4-Fluoro-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Methanol
  • 3-Trifluoromethyl-4-fluorobenzyl alcohol
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