| CAS No. | 55805-25-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C9H10F2O |
| Molecular Weight | 172.17 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
(4-(1,1-Difluoroethyl)phenyl)methanol (CAS 55805-25-9) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C9H10F2O and a molecular weight of 172.17 g/mol.
Based on its molecular formula C9H10F2O, (4-(1,1-Difluoroethyl)phenyl)methanol contains a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 172.17 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
CATO manufactures (4-(1,1-Difluoroethyl)phenyl)methanol under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.
| Molecular Formula | C9H10F2O |
| Molecular Weight | 172.17 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 4.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1972 |
| Halogen Content | F-containing |