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AI50469

440-60-8 | 2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluorobenzyl alcohol

Packsize Purity Availability Price Discounted Price    Quantity
1g 95% in stock $15.00 $10.00 -   +
5g 95% in stock $18.00 $13.00 -   +
10g 95% in stock $22.00 $16.00 -   +
25g 95% in stock $54.00 $38.00 -   +
100g 95% in stock $180.00 $126.00 -   +

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Description
Catalog Number: AI50469
Chemical Name: 2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluorobenzyl alcohol
CAS Number: 440-60-8
Molecular Formula: C7H3F5O
Molecular Weight: 198.0901
MDL Number: MFCD00004602
SMILES: OCc1c(F)c(F)c(c(c1F)F)F
NSC Number: 97003

 

Computed Properties
Complexity: 162  
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1  
Heavy Atom Count: 13  
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 6  
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1  
Rotatable Bond Count: 1  
XLogP3: 1.5  

 

 

Upstream Synthesis Route
  • 1. Application in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions: (Perfluorophenyl)methanol serves as a versatile coupling partner in various metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, enabling the efficient synthesis of biaryl compounds. Its unique perfluoroaryl moiety enhances the reactivity and selectivity of the coupling process, making it a valuable building block in organic synthesis.2. Activation of nucleophiles: (Perfluorophenyl)methanol can also act as a powerful activator for nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions. Its electron-withdrawing perfluoroaryl group facilitates the attack of nucleophiles on the aromatic ring, leading to the formation of valuable functionalized products with high regioselectivity.3. Functional group manipulation: The hydroxyl group in (Perfluorophenyl)methanol can be easily modified to introduce a wide range of functional groups, such as esters, ethers, and amines. This flexibility allows for the synthesis of diverse chemical entities with tailored properties for specific applications.4. Scaffold for drug discovery: The perfluorophenyl motif present in (Perfluorophenyl)methanol can serve as a bioisostere for aromatic rings in drug molecules. This property makes it a valuable scaffold for the design and synthesis of novel pharmaceutical compounds with improved pharmacokinetic properties and biological activities.5. Green chemistry applications: (Perfluorophenyl)methanol is a fluorinated compound that can contribute to the development of greener synthetic methodologies. Its high chemical stability, low toxicity, and recyclability make it an attractive candidate for sustainable chemical processes in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries.
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