2,6-Difluorobenzyl alcohol

The CAS registry number of 2,6-Difluorobenzyl alcohol is 19064-18-7. In addition, the molecular formula is C₇H₆F₂O and the molecular weight is 144.12. The systematic name is (2,6-difluorophenyl)methanol. What's more, it is a irritating chemical and should be stored in a cool and dry place.

Physical properties about this chemical are: (1)ACD/LogP: 1.18; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 1.18; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 1.18; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 4.61; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 4.61; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 103.88; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 103.88; (9)#H bond acceptors: 1; (10)#H bond donors: 1; (11)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 2; (12)Polar Surface Area: 9.23 Ų; (13)Index of Refraction: 1.497; (14)Molar Refractivity: 32.69 cm³; (15)Molar Volume: 111.6 cm³; (16)Polarizability: 12.96 ×10^-24cm³; (17)Surface Tension: 36.8 dyne/cm; (18)Density: 1.29 g/cm³; (19)Flash Point: 88.9 °C; (20)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 44.92 kJ/mol; (21)Boiling Point: 188.6 °C at 760 mmHg; (22)Vapour Pressure: 0.378 mmHg at 25°C.

Uses of 2,6-Difluorobenzyl alcohol: it can be used to get 2-(bromomethyl)-1,3-difluorobenzene. This reaction will need reagents tionyl bromide and pyridine, and solvent CH₂Cl₂. The reaction time is 5 hours by heating. And the yield is about 73%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
It is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. When you are using it, wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: Fc1cccc(F)c1CO
(2)Std.InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6F2O/c8-6-2-1-3-7(9)5(6)4-10/h1-3,10H,4H2
(3)Std.InChIKey: LVICICZQETYOGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N