Description

6-Fluoro-1-Hexanol is a versatile fluorinated alcohol building block, offering a unique combination of a terminal hydroxyl group and a fluorine atom on a six-carbon chain. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate for introducing both hydrophilicity and lipophilicity into target molecules, enhancing their biological activity and metabolic stability. It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the synthesis of novel active ingredients, as well as in materials science for creating specialty polymers and surfactants.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing fluorinated drug candidates, including potential antivirals, anticancer agents, and CNS-active compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine atom improves efficacy and environmental persistence.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or modifier for producing fluorinated polyesters, polyurethanes, and coatings with enhanced chemical resistance and surface properties.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals and dielectric fluids for display and electronic applications.
• Surfactant & Fluorosurfactant Precursor: Acts as a starting material for creating specialty surfactants with low surface tension and high stability.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorination chemistry and constructing complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Fluoro-1-Hexanol
CAS No.	373-32-0
Molecular Formula	C6H13FO
Molecular Weight	120.16 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Fluorohexan-1-ol; 1-Hexanol, 6-fluoro-; 6-Fluorohexanol; 6-Fluoro-1-hydroxyhexane; ω-Fluorohexyl alcohol; Hexyl alcohol, 6-fluoro-; F-(CH2)6-OH; 6-Fluoro-n-hexanol
EINECS	206-770-9

Quality Control

Our 6-Fluoro-1-Hexanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance 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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.420 - 1.430
Density (g/mL, 20°C)	0.950 - 0.980

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