Description

1-Fluoro-2-Propanol is a versatile fluorinated alcohol building block with the CAS registry number 430-50-2. Its unique structure, featuring both fluorine and a hydroxyl group, makes it a valuable intermediate for introducing fluorinated moieties into target molecules, enhancing properties like metabolic stability and lipophilicity. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require high-purity fluorochemical intermediates for synthesis and process development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing fluorine to improve drug efficacy and stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides where fluorination can enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a fluorinating agent or a protected alcohol synthon in complex multi-step organic reactions.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: A precursor in the manufacturing of fluorinated liquid crystals and specialty polymers for display technologies and electronic coatings.
• Solvent & Reaction Medium: Employed as a specialty solvent for certain fluorination reactions and in applications requiring a polar, fluorinated medium.
• Research & Development: Critical material for medicinal chemistry and material science R&D exploring new fluorinated compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Fluoro-2-Propanol
CAS No.	430-50-2
Molecular Formula	C3H7FO
Molecular Weight	78.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-1-methylethanol; 1-Fluoropropan-2-ol; 2-Fluoroisopropyl alcohol; 2-Fluoro-1-methylethyl alcohol; 1-Fluoro-2-hydroxypropane; 2-Fluoropropan-1-ol (isomeric); FLUOROISOPROPYL ALCOHOL; NSC 37795
EINECS	207-071-4

Quality Control

Our 1-Fluoro-2-Propanol is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, supporting its use in regulated industries. For specific purity grades or custom specifications, please contact our technical team.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.370 - 1.380
Density (g/mL at 20°C)	1.02 - 1.06

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