4-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzyl alcohol（CAS# 1736-74-9)

4-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzyl alcohol（CAS# 1736-74-9) introduction

4-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzyl alcohol is an organic compound. The following is an introduction to its properties, uses, manufacturing methods and safety information:

Quality:
- Appearance: 4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl alcohol is a colorless to yellow liquid.
- Solubility: It is easily soluble in many organic solvents, such as ethanol and dimethylformamide.

Use:
- Biological Sciences: It can also be used as a reagent in cell culture and biological research.
- Surfactants: in the presence of hydrophobic and hydrophilic functional groups, it can also be used in the preparation of surfactants.

Method:
The preparation method of 4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl alcohol is generally carried out by the following steps:
Benzyl alcohol is reacted with trifluoromethanol to obtain a condensate of 4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl alcohol.
The deprotection reaction was performed using appropriate acidic conditions to obtain the target product, 4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzyl alcohol.

Safety Information:
- 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzyl alcohol is irritating and corrosive and should be avoided in direct contact with the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. Rinse with plenty of water after contact.
- During use and storage, reactions with oxidants and strong acids should be avoided to avoid the formation of hazardous substances.