Description

(6-Fluoro-4H-1,3-Benzodioxin-8-Yl)Methanol is a specialized fluorinated benzodioxin derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique molecular scaffold, which incorporates both a fluorine atom and a reactive hydroxymethyl group, enabling precise structural modifications. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides and pesticides, leveraging the fluorine moiety for enhanced bioactivity and stability.
• Material Science: Building block for creating specialized polymers and liquid crystals with tailored electronic or optical properties.
• Chemical Synthesis: Versatile reagent for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and fluorinated aromatic systems in medicinal chemistry.
• Academic & R&D: Serves as a standard or starting material in university and corporate research laboratories for methodological studies and discovery chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(6-Fluoro-4H-1,3-Benzodioxin-8-Yl)Methanol
CAS No.	306934-89-4
Molecular Formula	C9H7FO3
Molecular Weight	182.15 g/mol
Synonyms	8-(Hydroxymethyl)-6-fluoro-4H-1,3-benzodioxine; 6-Fluoro-4H-1,3-benzodioxine-8-methanol; (6-Fluoro-1,3-benzodioxin-8-yl)methanol; 6-Fluoro-8-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-benzo[d][1,3]dioxine; 306934-89-4; 6-Fluoro-4H-benzo[d][1,3]dioxine-8-methanol
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Quality Control

Our production of (6-Fluoro-4H-1,3-Benzodioxin-8-Yl)Methanol adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation from moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 3.0%

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