Description

1-(2-Chloro-4-Fluorophenyl)Ethan-1-Ol is a versatile chiral building block and intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of halogen substituents, which allow for further functionalization and incorporation into more complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of fluorinated drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the chloro-fluoro-phenyl moiety is a critical structural component.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of specialty chemicals for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: Employed as a standard or novel substrate in academic and industrial research focused on developing new chiral catalysts and synthetic methodologies.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for various specialty and performance chemicals requiring specific halogenated aromatic structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Chloro-4-Fluorophenyl)Ethan-1-Ol
CAS No.	112108-68-6
Molecular Formula	C8H8ClFO
Molecular Weight	174.60 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-4-fluoro-α-methylbenzyl alcohol; 1-(2-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)ethanol; α-Methyl-2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl alcohol; (2-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)methylcarbinol; 2-Chloro-4-fluoro-α-phenethyl alcohol; (RS)-1-(2-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)ethanol; (±)-1-(2-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)ethan-1-ol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(2-Chloro-4-Fluorophenyl)Ethan-1-Ol is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent composition, meeting the stringent requirements for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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 incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details

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