Description

(1-Fluorocyclohexyl)Methanol is a versatile fluorinated building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a fluorinated cyclohexyl ring, makes it a critical intermediate for introducing fluorinated motifs into target molecules, which can dramatically alter their physical, chemical, and biological properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop novel compounds with enhanced metabolic stability, bioavailability, or specific material characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing fluorine to improve drug potency and stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where fluorination can enhance activity and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Acts as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer & Specialty Chemical Modification: Employed to incorporate fluorine into polymers and specialty chemicals to impart oil/water repellency, chemical resistance, or lower surface energy.
• Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Discovery: A valuable scaffold in medicinal chemistry libraries for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and lead optimization.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: Fundamental reagent in academic and industrial research exploring new fluorination methodologies and the synthesis of complex fluoroorganic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1-Fluorocyclohexyl)Methanol
CAS No.	117169-30-9
Molecular Formula	C7H13FO
Molecular Weight	132.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Fluorocyclohexanemethanol; (1-Fluorocyclohexyl)carbinol; α-(Fluorocyclohexyl)methanol; Fluorocyclohexylmethanol; 1-Fluorocyclohexylmethanol; (Fluorocyclohexyl)methanol; Cyclohexanemethanol, 1-fluoro-; 1-Fluoro-1-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexane
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Quality Control

Our (1-Fluorocyclohexyl)Methanol is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC/GC purity, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is supplied with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

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

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