Description

1-(2-Fluorophenyl)Ethanol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic alcohol, serving as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique reactivity imparted by the fluorine atom and the benzylic alcohol functional group, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential CNS agents and anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine moiety enhances bioactivity and environmental stability.
• Chiral Resolution & Catalyst Ligand: Used in the preparation of chiral auxiliaries and ligands for asymmetric catalysis due to its stereogenic center.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Intermediate in the development of fluorinated organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing complex aromatic molecules with specific olfactory properties.
• General Organic Synthesis: Versatile reagent for Friedel-Crafts alkylations, esterifications, and other carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Fluorophenyl)Ethanol
CAS No.	20044-46-6
Molecular Formula	C8H9FO
Molecular Weight	140.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol; (2-Fluorophenyl)methanol; α-Fluoro-o-xylene-α-ol; o-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol; 1-(2-Fluorophenyl)methanol; 2-Fluorobenzenemethanol; Benzenemethanol, 2-fluoro-; (2-Fluorophenyl)carbinol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(2-Fluorophenyl)Ethanol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available for every shipment. We support compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks, including REACH and ICH Q7 guidelines for pharmaceutical intermediates.

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 and bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details

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