Description

4-(2-Fluorophenyl)Phenol is a versatile fluorinated phenolic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a phenol and an ortho-fluorinated phenyl group, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to incorporate fluorinated aromatic systems into their products.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated aromatic motifs for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atom can improve biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a building block for fluorinated mesogens and charge-transport materials used in display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce phenolic and fluorinated functionalities into polymer chains, altering thermal stability, solubility, and surface properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in organic chemistry research for studying fluorination effects and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Specialty Dyes & Pigments: Intermediate in the production of fluorinated dyes where the fluorine atom can influence color fastness and spectral properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2-Fluorophenyl)Phenol
CAS No.	321-62-0
Molecular Formula	C12H9FO
Molecular Weight	188.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-4'-hydroxybiphenyl; (2-Fluorophenyl)phenol; 4-Hydroxy-2-fluorobiphenyl; 2-Fluorobiphenyl-4-ol; 4-(2-Fluorophenyl)benzenol; p-(2-Fluorophenyl)phenol; 1-Hydroxy-4-(2-fluorophenyl)benzene; Biphenyl-4-ol, 2'-fluoro-
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Quality Control

Our 4-(2-Fluorophenyl)Phenol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity determination and GC/MS, NMR (1H, 13C, 19F) for identity confirmation and impurity profiling. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications from R&D to commercial-scale manufacturing.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	95°C - 100°C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm

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