Description

2-(3-Fluoro-Phenoxy)-Ethanol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic ether-alcohol building block. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in advanced material and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a fluorophenoxy moiety for enhanced bioavailability or metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the fluorine atom and ether linkage contribute to efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorinated aromatic side chains into polymers, altering properties like solubility, thermal stability, and surface energy.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: A valuable reagent for constructing complex ethers and exploring new fluorination or coupling methodologies in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(3-Fluoro-Phenoxy)-Ethanol
CAS No.	143915-17-7
Molecular Formula	C8H9FO2
Molecular Weight	156.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3-Fluorophenoxy)ethanol; 3-Fluorophenoxyethanol; Ethylene glycol mono-(3-fluorophenyl) ether; 2-(3-Fluorophenoxy)ethan-1-ol; 1-(3-Fluorophenoxy)-2-ethanol; β-Hydroxyethyl 3-fluorophenyl ether; 3-Fluoro-β-phenoxyethanol; 2-Hydroxyethyl 3-fluorophenyl ether
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(3-Fluoro-Phenoxy)-Ethanol is produced under a strict quality management system and undergoes comprehensive analytical testing. We ensure consistent purity and identity to support your critical R&D and scale-up processes. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data are 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 strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.