Description

12-Fluoro-1-Dodecanol is a fluorinated long-chain alcohol, a versatile building block in organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a terminal fluorine atom and a hydroxyl group, makes it a critical intermediate for introducing fluorinated segments into target molecules, enhancing properties like hydrophobicity and chemical stability. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel fluorinated compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, potentially improving metabolic stability and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for creating fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where fluorine can enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Surface Modification Agent: Employed to create hydrophobic and oleophobic coatings for textiles, electronics, and medical devices.
• Fluorinated Surfactant & Polymer Precursor: Acts as a monomer or starting material for synthesizing specialty fluorosurfactants and polymers with unique surface properties.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Material Research: Utilized in the development of fluorinated components for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and other electronic materials.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Useful in biochemical research for labeling and modifying biomolecules with fluorine tags for analysis (e.g., 19F NMR probes).

Basic Information

Product Name	12-Fluoro-1-Dodecanol
CAS No.	353-31-1
Molecular Formula	C12H25FO
Molecular Weight	204.33 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Dodecanol, 12-fluoro-; 12-Fluorododecan-1-ol; ω-Fluorododecyl alcohol; 12-Fluorolauryl alcohol; Dodecyl alcohol, 12-fluoro-; 12-Fluoro-n-dodecanol; 12-Fluorododecyl alcohol; Perfluorododecanol (common name variant)
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Quality Control

Our 12-Fluoro-1-Dodecanol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 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.