Description

(R)-(+)-1-Fluoro-2-Octanol is a high-value, chiral fluorinated building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a fluorine atom adjacent to a chiral secondary alcohol, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with precise stereochemistry. This compound is primarily utilized by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced, stereoselective pesticides and herbicides where the specific spatial orientation of the molecule influences biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis to control reaction stereoselectivity.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals, surfactants, or polymers where the introduction of fluorine alters physical properties like stability and surface energy.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: An important compound for academic and industrial research exploring the effects of fluorine substitution on reactivity and molecular conformation.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-(+)-1-Fluoro-2-Octanol
CAS No.	110270-42-3
Molecular Formula	C8H17FO
Molecular Weight	148.22 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-1-Fluoro-2-octanol; (R)-(+)-1-Fluoro-2-octanol; (2R)-1-Fluoro-2-octanol; (R)-2-Octanol, 1-fluoro-; (+)-(R)-1-Fluoro-2-octanol; 1-Fluoro-2-octanol, (R)-; (R)-1-Fluoro-2-hydroxyoctane; Fluorooctanol
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Quality Control

We supply (R)-(+)-1-Fluoro-2-Octanol in high-purity grades suitable for research and process development. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess, and identity are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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