Description

2-Chloro-6-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both chloro and fluoro substituents on the benzyl alcohol core, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily needed by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorinated drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated compounds for electronic display and lighting applications.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorine and chlorine functional groups into polymer chains, altering surface properties and chemical resistance.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki-Miyaura coupling for creating biaryl structures.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: The benzyl alcohol moiety can be used in protecting group strategies during multi-step synthetic sequences.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-6-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	56456-50-9
Molecular Formula	C7H6ClFO
Molecular Weight	160.57 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Chloro-6-fluorophenyl)methanol; 2-Chloro-6-fluorobenzenemethanol; α-Hydroxymethyl-2-chloro-6-fluorobenzene; 1-Chloro-3-fluoro-2-(hydroxymethyl)benzene; 2-Chloro-6-fluoro-1-hydroxymethylbenzene; 2-Chloro-6-fluorobenzylalcohol; 6-Fluoro-2-chlorobenzyl alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-6-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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