Description

2-(6-Fluoroquinolin-2-Yl)Ethanol is a high-value fluorinated quinoline derivative, a crucial building block in modern synthetic organic chemistry. Its core value lies in its bifunctional structure, incorporating both a fluorinated heterocyclic core and a terminal hydroxyl group, enabling its use in the synthesis of complex, biologically active molecules. This compound is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D teams and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in developing new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel fluorinated quinolone and quinoline-based drug candidates, potentially targeting antibacterial, anticancer, or CNS applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as OLED emitters or charge-transport molecules, due to the quinoline scaffold's electronic properties.
• Fluorescent Probe Synthesis: Utilized as a building block for developing fluorophores and molecular probes used in biochemical sensing and imaging.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for custom synthesis projects requiring specific fluorinated heterocycles.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(6-Fluoroquinolin-2-Yl)Ethanol
CAS No.	1433203-67-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₁₀FNO
Molecular Weight	191.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(6-Fluoro-2-quinolyl)ethanol; 6-Fluoro-2-quinolineethanol; 2-Quinolineethanol, 6-fluoro-; 2-(6-Fluoroquinolin-2-yl)ethan-1-ol; β-(6-Fluoro-2-quinolyl)ethanol; (6-Fluoro-2-quinolinyl)methanol, homologue; 1433203-67-8 (CAS Registry Number)
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Quality Control

Our 2-(6-Fluoroquinolin-2-Yl)Ethanol is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, essential for sensitive R&D and scale-up processes. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. While typically supplied as a high-purity R&D grade, production can be aligned with cGMP guidelines for advanced pharmaceutical applications upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5% w/w
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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