Description

3-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique reactivity imparted by the fluorine substituent, which can dramatically alter the physical, chemical, and biological properties of target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, serving as a key intermediate for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorinated drug candidates where the fluorine atom enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the introduction of fluorine can improve efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials, contributing to improved electronic properties and device performance.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers and epoxy resins to modify characteristics such as solvent resistance, thermal stability, and surface energy.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as a benzyl alcohol precursor in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to construct complex biaryl structures.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: Utilized in synthetic organic chemistry as a protected form of a benzyl group that can be selectively removed under specific conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	456-47-3
Molecular Formula	C7H7FO
Molecular Weight	126.13 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Fluorophenyl)methanol; m-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol; 3-Fluorobenzenemethanol; α-Hydroxymethyl-3-fluorobenzene; 1-(Hydroxymethyl)-3-fluorobenzene; 3-Fluorobenzylalcohol; m-Fluorobenzylalcohol; 3-FBA
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Quality Control

Our 3-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. The container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

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

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