Description

2-Fluorophenethyl Alcohol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic alcohol building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a fluorinated aromatic ring and a primary alcohol functional group, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a fluorophenethyl moiety to modulate bioavailability, metabolic stability, or receptor binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where the introduction of fluorine can enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated components for electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), contributing to improved performance and stability.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Employed as a building block for creating complex aromatic compounds used in high-value fragrance and flavor formulations.
• General Organic Synthesis: A valuable reagent for introducing the 2-fluorophenethyl group into various molecular scaffolds via reactions such as esterification, etherification, or further functional group transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluorophenethyl Alcohol
CAS No.	50919-06-7
Molecular Formula	C8H9FO
Molecular Weight	140.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluorophenylethanol; (2-Fluorophenyl)ethanol; 1-(2-Fluorophenyl)ethan-1-ol; 2-(2-Fluorophenyl)ethanol; β-(2-Fluorophenyl)ethyl Alcohol; o-Fluorophenethyl Alcohol; 2-Fluorobenzeneethanol; 50919-06-7
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Quality Control

Our 2-Fluorophenethyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at 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
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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