Description

4-(4-Fluorophenoxy)Phenol is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring a fluorinated aromatic ether structure. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in the synthesis of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for creating novel compounds with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides and pesticides, leveraging the fluorine moiety for improved bioactivity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated monomers used in high-performance electronic display materials.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorophenoxy groups into polymer backbones, enhancing thermal stability and chemical resistance.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig, and other palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions for complex molecule assembly.
• Research & Development: Essential compound for medicinal chemistry and material science research in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-(4-Fluorophenoxy)Phenol
CAS No.	1524-19-2
Molecular Formula	C12H9FO2
Molecular Weight	204.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(p-Fluorophenoxy)phenol; p-(p-Fluorophenoxy)phenol; 1-Fluoro-4-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)benzene; 4-Hydroxyphenyl 4-fluorophenyl ether; 4-Fluorophenyl 4-hydroxyphenyl ether; 1524-19-2; Phenol, 4-(4-fluorophenoxy)-
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Quality Control

Our 4-(4-Fluorophenoxy)Phenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	105 - 110 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.