Description

Benzenemethanol, 2-Ethynyl-4-Fluoro- (9Ci) is a specialized fluorinated aromatic building block that combines a benzyl alcohol core with an ethynyl substituent. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate for the synthesis of complex molecules in advanced research and development. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical and agrochemical R&D teams for constructing novel active ingredients and by material scientists exploring new polymers and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in oncology and CNS therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced, targeted pesticides and herbicides that leverage fluorine's bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor for developing specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: The ethynyl group enables click chemistry applications for labeling and studying biological systems.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic transformations to create complex aromatic structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzenemethanol, 2-Ethynyl-4-Fluoro- (9Ci)
CAS No.	229028-02-8
Molecular Formula	C9H7FO
Molecular Weight	150.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethynyl-4-fluorobenzyl alcohol; 4-Fluoro-2-ethynylbenzyl alcohol; (4-Fluoro-2-ethynylphenyl)methanol; 2-Ethynyl-4-fluorobenzenemethanol; 2-Ethynyl-α-fluorotoluene; α-(2-Ethynyl-4-fluorophenyl)methanol
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Quality Control

Our production of Benzenemethanol, 2-Ethynyl-4-Fluoro- (9Ci) adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and scale-up applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its sensitivity to light and oxidation, prolonged exposure to air and light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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