Description

(S)-1-(3-Fluorophenyl)Ethanol is a chiral fluorinated aromatic alcohol of significant synthetic value. This compound serves as a crucial chiral building block and intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced organic materials. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for asymmetric synthesis and process chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of enantiomerically pure drugs, particularly those targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of chiral pesticides and herbicides where specific stereochemistry is required for biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis, such as in hydrogenation or cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of chiral liquid crystals or functionalized polymers with specific optical properties.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic and medicinal chemistry research.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-1-(3-Fluorophenyl)Ethanol
CAS No.	126534-32-5
Molecular Formula	C8H9FO
Molecular Weight	140.16 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-1-(3-Fluorophenyl)ethanol; (S)-α-(3-Fluorophenyl)ethanol; (S)-3-Fluorophenethyl alcohol; (S)-(-)-1-(3-Fluorophenyl)ethanol; (1S)-1-(3-Fluorophenyl)ethan-1-ol; (S)-1-(3-Fluorophenyl)ethyl alcohol; (S)-3-Fluoro-α-methylbenzyl alcohol; (S)-m-Fluorophenethyl alcohol
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Quality Control

Our (S)-1-(3-Fluorophenyl)Ethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity determination by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profile is provided with every shipment.

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 sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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