Description

2-Fluoroethanol is a versatile fluorinated organic building block essential for introducing fluorine atoms into complex molecular architectures. This compound matters for its role in enhancing the metabolic stability, bioavailability, and binding affinity of target molecules in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the preparation of fluorinated analogs of drugs and bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators with improved properties.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorination reactions and methodologies.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated polymers, liquid crystals, and other specialty materials.
• PET Tracer Precursor: Potential use in radiochemistry for the synthesis of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoroethanol
CAS No.	371-62-0
Molecular Formula	C2H5FO
Molecular Weight	64.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoroethyl alcohol; Ethylene fluorohydrin; β-Fluoroethanol; Monofluoroethanol; Fluoroethyl alcohol; 2-FE; FEA; 1-Fluoro-2-hydroxyethane; UN 2929 (if applicable)
EINECS	206-736-2

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoroethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting compliance with agreed specifications. We support customer audits and can provide material for qualification against pharmaceutical (GMP) or research-grade standards as required.

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 nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.100 - 1.110
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.363 - 1.373

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