Description

Benzenemethanol, α-Ethyl-2-Fluoro-, (Alphar)- (9Ci) is a specialized fluorinated aromatic alcohol building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a chiral center and a fluorine substituent, makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom and chiral center can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Asymmetric Catalysis Ligand Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of chiral ligands and catalysts for enantioselective transformations.
• Advanced Polymer Monomer: Acts as a specialty monomer for introducing fluorine and aromatic character into high-performance polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for method development and exploring new fluorination and chiral induction pathways in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzenemethanol, α-Ethyl-2-Fluoro-, (Alphar)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	156712-37-7
Molecular Formula	C9H11FO
Molecular Weight	154.18 g/mol
Synonyms	(αR)-α-Ethyl-2-fluorobenzenemethanol; (R)-1-(2-Fluorophenyl)-1-propanol; (R)-α-Ethyl-2-fluorobenzyl alcohol; (R)-2-Fluoro-α-ethylbenzenemethanol; (R)-1-(2-Fluorophenyl)propan-1-ol; (R)-(-)-1-(2-Fluorophenyl)-1-propanol; (R)-1-(2-Fluorophenyl)propyl alcohol; α-Ethyl-2-fluorobenzyl alcohol (R)-
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Every batch is characterized to confirm identity, purity, and enantiomeric excess. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing parameters such as assay (by HPLC or GC), chiral purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to a cGMP-compliant quality management system for production and analytical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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