Description

3-Fluoro-4'-Methylbenzhydrol is a versatile fluorinated benzhydrol derivative, a key chiral building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic introduction of fluorine and hydroxyl functional groups, which are critical for modulating the biological activity, metabolic stability, and physicochemical properties of target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries developing new active ingredients, particularly where fine-tuning molecular interactions is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory targets.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Used in the research and production of advanced electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Chiral Catalyst & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for creating sophisticated chiral auxiliaries, catalysts, and ligands used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart specific thermal, optical, or surface properties.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploration of new fluorination and coupling reactions in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-4'-Methylbenzhydrol
CAS No.	38158-76-8
Molecular Formula	C15H15FO
Molecular Weight	230.28 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Fluorophenyl)(4-methylphenyl)methanol; α-(3-Fluorophenyl)-4-methylbenzenemethanol; 1-(3-Fluorophenyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)methanol; Benzenemethanol, α-(3-fluorophenyl)-4-methyl-; 3-Fluoro-4'-methylbenzhydrol; (4-Methylphenyl)(3-fluorophenyl)methanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-4'-Methylbenzhydrol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes. Our production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your most demanding R&D and scale-up projects.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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