Description

(R)-2-Fluorobenzhydrol is a high-value chiral fluorinated building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a key intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals, where its stereochemistry and fluorine atom impart critical biological activity and metabolic stability. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel, patent-protected molecules.

Application

• Chiral intermediate in the synthesis of novel pharmaceutical candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory drug discovery.
• Key building block for the preparation of fluorinated liquid crystals and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Precursor for ligands and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis, enabling the production of other enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Research and development of new agrochemicals, where the fluorine moiety enhances herbicidal or insecticidal activity and environmental persistence.
• Starting material for the synthesis of complex fluorinated fine chemicals and specialty polymers.
• Use in academic and industrial research to study structure-activity relationships (SAR) in medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-2-Fluorobenzhydrol
CAS No.	143880-81-3
Molecular Formula	C13H11FO
Molecular Weight	202.22 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-α-(2-Fluorophenyl)benzenemethanol; (R)-2-Fluorodiphenylmethanol; (R)-2-Fluorophenyl(phenyl)methanol; (R)-Benzhydrol, 2-fluoro-; (R)-2-Fluorobenzhydrol; (R)-2-Fluorophenylphenylcarbinol; (R)-2-Fluoro-α-phenylbenzenemethanol; (R)-2-Fluorophenyl(phenyl)carbinol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (R)-2-Fluorobenzhydrol is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high enantiomeric purity. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral HPLC, NMR, and GC/MS, to confirm identity, purity, and the absence of critical impurities. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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 flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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