Description

β-Fluoroethylacetate is a specialized fluorinated organic ester with significant utility as a versatile building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in the introduction of fluorine atoms and acetate groups into target molecules, enabling the fine-tuning of physical, chemical, and biological properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries seeking to create novel compounds with enhanced performance characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where fluorine incorporation can improve metabolic stability, bioavailability, and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging fluorine's ability to enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, contributing to improved dielectric anisotropy, thermal stability, and optical properties.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorinated side chains into polymers, imparting valuable characteristics such as oil/water repellency, chemical resistance, and low surface energy.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a fluoroethylating agent or a protected form of fluoroethanol in multi-step synthetic routes for complex organic molecules.
• Surface Coatings & Additives: Used in formulating high-performance coatings, paints, and additives where fluorine content enhances durability, weatherability, and anti-fouling properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	β-Fluoroethylacetate
CAS No.	462-26-0
Molecular Formula	C4H7FO2
Molecular Weight	106.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoroethyl Acetate; 2-Fluoroethanol Acetate; Ethanol, 2-fluoro-, acetate; Acetic Acid 2-Fluoroethyl Ester; 1-Fluoro-2-acetoxyethane; β-Fluoroethyl Acetate; 2-Fluoroethyl ethanoate; FEAc
EINECS	207-321-7

Quality Control

Our β-Fluoroethylacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopy (NMR, IR), to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your internal quality standards.

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 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density (20°C)	1.10 - 1.15 g/mL
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.380 - 1.390

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