Description

3-Chloro-4-Fluorophenethyl Alcohol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other high-value specialty chemicals. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the chloro-fluoro substitution pattern can enhance biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Functional Polymer Monomer: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart specific chemical resistance, thermal stability, or optical properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and exploring new chemical entities.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in multi-step syntheses to produce other complex fluorinated and chlorinated aromatic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-4-Fluorophenethyl Alcohol
CAS No.	340825-21-0
Molecular Formula	C8H8ClFO
Molecular Weight	174.60 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)ethan-1-ol; 3-Chloro-4-fluorophenylethanol; 2-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)ethanol; (3-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl)ethyl alcohol; 3-Chloro-4-fluoro-benzeneethanol; 3-Chloro-4-fluoro-phenethyl alcohol; 3-Chloro-4-fluoro-β-phenylethanol; 340825-21-0
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-4-Fluorophenethyl Alcohol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
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	≤ 20 ppm

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