Description

2-Fluorophenol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a fluorine atom adjacent to a hydroxyl group, makes it an essential intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is particularly valuable for the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients, fine chemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring fluorinated aromatic motifs to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for manufacturing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Used in the production of fluorinated liquid crystals for displays and as a monomer or intermediate for specialty polymers and electronic materials.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for synthesizing fluorinated dyes and pigments, offering improved lightfastness and color properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex fluoroorganic molecules via reactions like etherification, esterification, and cross-coupling.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for creating specific fluorinated aromatic compounds used in specialty fragrance formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluorophenol
CAS No.	367-12-4
Molecular Formula	C6H5FO
Molecular Weight	112.10 g/mol
Synonyms	o-Fluorophenol; 2-Fluoro-1-hydroxybenzene; 1-Fluoro-2-hydroxybenzene; Ortho-fluorophenol; 2-Hydroxyfluorobenzene; Fluorophen-2-ol; UN 2811 (Phenol, o-fluoro-); Phenol, 2-fluoro-
EINECS	206-692-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluorophenol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC/HPLC, identification by FT-IR, and control of key impurities and moisture content. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your specifications. We support cGMP and ISO 9001 standards for industrial and research-grade materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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