Description

Benzyl Fluoride is a versatile organofluorine building block characterized by a reactive fluorine atom attached to a benzyl group. This compound is valued for its role as a key fluorinating agent and synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. It is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise fluorination is required to modify molecular properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating fluorinated pesticides and herbicides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: A key fluorinating agent in the manufacture of advanced electronic and display materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Employed as a benzylating or fluorinating reagent in complex organic reactions and novel compound development.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce fluorine into polymer chains, altering surface properties and chemical resistance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyl Fluoride
CAS No.	350-50-5
Molecular Formula	C7H7F
Molecular Weight	110.13 g/mol
Synonyms	(Fluoromethyl)benzene; α-Fluorotoluene; Benzylfluorid; Phenylmethyl fluoride; Tolyl fluoride; F-Benzyl; EINECS 206-500-1
EINECS	206-500-1

Quality Control

Our Benzyl Fluoride is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 25°C. Due to its nature as a fluoride/strong alkali, ensure proper segregation from basic compounds.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Impurities (GC)	≤ 1.0% (total)

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