Description

Benzeneacetic Acid, 2-Fluoro-A-Hydroxy-A-Methyl- is a high-value fluorinated synthetic intermediate with a unique α-hydroxy-α-methyl carboxylic acid structure. This compound is critical for introducing specific steric and electronic properties into target molecules, enabling advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and metabolic disease research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides and pesticides where the fluorine atom enhances bioactivity and environmental stability.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile scaffold for exploring new chemical entities (NCEs) and structure-activity relationships (SAR) in medicinal chemistry.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Potential use in creating chiral ligands or metal-organic complexes for asymmetric catalysis.
• Material Science: Intermediate for synthesizing specialty polymers or coatings with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzeneacetic Acid, 2-Fluoro-A-Hydroxy-A-Methyl-
CAS No.	285559-51-5
Molecular Formula	C9H9FO3
Molecular Weight	184.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-α-hydroxy-α-methylbenzeneacetic acid; α-Hydroxy-α-methyl-2-fluorophenylacetic acid; (2-Fluorophenyl)(hydroxy)ethanoic acid; 2-Fluoro-α-methylmandelic acid; 2-Fluoro-atrolactic acid; (RS)-2-Fluoro-2-phenyl-2-hydroxypropanoic acid; 2-Fluoro-2-phenyl lactic acid methyl derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzeneacetic Acid, 2-Fluoro-A-Hydroxy-A-Methyl- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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