Description

2-Fluororesorcinol is a fluorinated derivative of resorcinol, serving as a versatile and valuable fluorinated aromatic building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value proposition lies in introducing fluorine atoms into complex molecular architectures, enabling the fine-tuning of electronic properties, lipophilicity, and metabolic stability in target compounds. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors, where it is used to create novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and oncology research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atom enhances bioactivity and environmental persistence.
• Material Science: Monomer or precursor for synthesizing fluorinated polymers, resins, and liquid crystals with unique thermal and chemical resistance properties.
• Dye and Pigment Industry: Intermediate in the production of specialized fluorinated dyes and optical brighteners.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on fluorine chemistry and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Fluorinated Aromatic Compound Production: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing more complex multi-fluorinated benzene derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluororesorcinol
CAS No.	103068-40-2
Molecular Formula	C6H5FO2
Molecular Weight	128.10 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dihydroxy-2-fluorobenzene; 2-Fluoro-1,3-benzenediol; 2-Fluorobenzene-1,3-diol; 2-Fluororesorcin; Fluororesorcinol; 2-Fluororesorcino; 2-Fluoro-resorcinol; 2-F-resorcinol
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Quality Control

Our 2-Fluororesorcinol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	108 - 112 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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