Description

2-(3-Fluorophenyl)Propan-2-Ol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic alcohol, a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique reactivity of the tertiary benzylic alcohol group combined with the electronic influence of the meta-fluorine substituent, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries developing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorophenyl moiety enhances biological activity and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Material Science Monomer: Can be utilized in the synthesis of specialty polymers and advanced materials with tailored thermal and chemical resistance properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Friedel-Crafts alkylations, nucleophilic substitutions, and other reactions to introduce the 3-fluorophenylpropan-2-ol scaffold into more complex molecules.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry programs and process chemistry optimization in both academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(3-Fluorophenyl)Propan-2-Ol
CAS No.	401-76-3
Molecular Formula	C9H11FO
Molecular Weight	154.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3-Fluorophenyl)-2-propanol; 1-(3-Fluorophenyl)ethan-1-ol (common misnomer); α,α-Dimethyl-3-fluorobenzyl alcohol; 3-Fluoro-α,α-dimethylbenzyl alcohol; m-Fluoro-α,α-dimethylbenzyl alcohol; (3-Fluorophenyl)dimethylcarbinol; 2-Propanol, 2-(3-fluorophenyl)-; NSC 163990
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Quality Control

Our 2-(3-Fluorophenyl)Propan-2-Ol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopy (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting full specifications are available for every shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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