Description

(4-Ethoxy-3-Fluorophenyl)Methanol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic alcohol building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both an ethoxy and a fluorinated aromatic ring, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to introduce specific functional groups and modulate electronic characteristics in their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring fluorinated aromatic motifs to enhance metabolic stability, bioavailability, and binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atom and ether linkage can improve biological activity and environmental persistence profiles.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Acts as a building block for fluorinated components in advanced electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), contributing to improved charge transport and emission efficiency.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed to synthesize specialty monomers that impart specific characteristics like chemical resistance, thermal stability, or altered surface energy to high-performance polymers and coatings.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new synthetic methodologies, catalysis, and the structure-activity relationships of fluorinated compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Ethoxy-3-Fluorophenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	1039954-14-7
Molecular Formula	C9H11FO2
Molecular Weight	170.18 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Ethoxy-3-fluorobenzyl alcohol; 3-Fluoro-4-ethoxybenzenemethanol; (3-Fluoro-4-ethoxyphenyl)methanol; 1-(3-Fluoro-4-ethoxyphenyl)methanol; Benzenemethanol, 3-fluoro-4-ethoxy-; α-Hydroxymethyl-3-fluoro-4-ethoxybenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (4-Ethoxy-3-Fluorophenyl)Methanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or when opening a new container to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.