Description

3-Chloro-4-Ethoxy-5-Fluorobenzylalcohol is a high-purity fluorinated benzyl alcohol derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique substitution pattern, which makes it an essential intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily needed by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for developing new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorinated drug candidates targeting CNS disorders, anti-infectives, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine and chlorine substituents enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for high-performance displays (LCDs) due to its influence on molecular polarity and mesophase stability.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the development of charge-transport materials, semiconductors, and OLED components where specific electronic properties are required.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block for medicinal chemistry, process chemistry, and material science research to explore new chemical spaces and reaction pathways.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for the production of client-specific target molecules under cGMP or research-grade conditions.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Chloro-4-Ethoxy-5-Fluorobenzylalcohol
CAS No.	1017778-88-9
Molecular Formula	C9H10ClFO2
Molecular Weight	204.63 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Chloro-4-ethoxy-5-fluorophenyl)methanol; 3-Chloro-4-ethoxy-5-fluorobenzenemethanol; 1-(Chloro)-2-(ethoxy)-6-(fluoromethyl)benzene; 5-Fluoro-3-chloro-4-ethoxybenzyl alcohol; 4-Ethoxy-3-chloro-5-fluorobenzyl alcohol; Benzenemethanol, 3-chloro-4-ethoxy-5-fluoro-; CEFB Alcohol
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Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-4-Ethoxy-5-Fluorobenzylalcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring research-grade to cGMP-compliant materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound may be hygroscopic; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if necessary for long-term storage to prevent moisture uptake or oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5% w/w
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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