Description

6-Fluoronaphthalen-2-Ol is a fluorinated naphthol derivative, serving as a versatile and high-value fluorinated aromatic building block. Its core value lies in introducing both fluorine and a phenolic hydroxyl group into complex molecular architectures, enabling precise tuning of electronic properties, lipophilicity, and metabolic stability. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require specialized intermediates for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides with enhanced efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Fluorinated core unit for electronic materials used in displays and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Modification: Monomer or additive for creating specialty polymers with improved chemical resistance and thermal stability.
• Dye & Pigment Industry: Intermediate for synthesizing fluorinated dyes and pigments with unique color fastness and spectral properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry, material science, and catalysis research in academic and industrial R&D labs.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	6-Fluoronaphthalen-2-Ol
CAS No.	13101-83-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₇FO
Molecular Weight	162.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxy-6-fluoronaphthalene; 6-Fluoro-2-naphthol; 6-Fluoro-2-hydroxynaphthalene; 2-Naphthol, 6-fluoro-; 6-Fluoronaphthalen-2-ol; 6-F-2-NOL; 6-Fluoro-β-naphthol; NSC 403119
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Fluoronaphthalen-2-Ol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request, providing full traceability and quality assurance for your R&D and production needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.