Description

Ethanamine, 2-Fluoro- is a versatile fluorinated amine building block with the CAS registry number 406-34-8. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists and process engineers in fine chemical manufacturing for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, including potential CNS agents, antivirals, and anticancer compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorine-containing functional groups into polymers to alter surface properties, chemical resistance, or adhesion.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a fluorinated ethylamine synthon in various nucleophilic substitution and condensation reactions in research laboratories.
• Fluorinated Surfactant Precursor: Used in the development of specialty surfactants and surface coating agents with unique wetting characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethanamine, 2-Fluoro-
CAS No.	406-34-8
Molecular Formula	C2H6FN
Molecular Weight	63.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoroethylamine; 2-Fluoroethanamine; 1-Amino-2-fluoroethane; β-Fluoroethylamine; Fluoroethylamine; 2-FEA; FEA; UN 2734 (as a corrosive liquid)
EINECS	206-980-4

Quality Control

Our Ethanamine, 2-Fluoro- is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch is analyzed to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee supply reliability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizers. Due to its highly volatile and strong alkali/organic solvent nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed and upright to prevent leakage and moisture ingress. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities	≤ 2.0%

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