Description

Benzenemethanol, α-Ethyl-4-Fluoro-, (Alphar)- (9Ci) is a specialized fluorinated benzyl alcohol derivative, serving as a crucial chiral building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a structurally defined, enantiomerically pure scaffold for constructing complex molecules with high pharmacological relevance. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients, particularly where the introduction of a fluorine atom and a chiral center is required to modulate biological activity and metabolic stability.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atom enhances lipophilicity and biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of specialty monomers for advanced polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a building block for fluorescent tags or molecular probes to study biological systems.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Benzenemethanol, α-Ethyl-4-Fluoro-, (Alphar)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	166371-89-7
Molecular Formula	C9H11FO
Molecular Weight	154.18 g/mol
Synonyms	(αR)-α-Ethyl-4-fluorobenzenemethanol; (R)-1-(4-Fluorophenyl)propan-1-ol; (R)-α-Ethyl-4-fluorobenzyl alcohol; (R)-4-Fluoro-α-ethylbenzyl alcohol; (R)-1-(4-Fluorophenyl)-1-propanol; (R)-FPP; Alphar-4-Fluoro-α-ethylbenzyl alcohol
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Quality Control

Our Benzenemethanol, α-Ethyl-4-Fluoro-, (Alphar)- (9Ci) is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity determination by HPLC, to ensure compliance with exacting research and pharmaceutical intermediate standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from 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.