Description

Benzeneethanol, 4-Fluoro-β-Methyl-, (Betar)- (9Ci) is a specialized fluorinated aromatic compound that serves as a valuable chiral building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a fluorine substituent and a β-methyl chiral center, makes it a critical intermediate for creating molecules with targeted biological activity. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries who require precise stereochemistry and fluorination for lead optimization and process development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced herbicides and pesticides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated organic compounds for electronic display and lighting applications.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: Employed as a standard or substrate in methodological studies to develop new chiral catalysts and synthetic routes.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in custom synthesis and contract manufacturing for producing high-value, complex organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzeneethanol, 4-Fluoro-β-Methyl-, (Betar)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	500019-47-6
Molecular Formula	C9H11FO
Molecular Weight	154.18 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Fluoro-β-methylphenethyl alcohol, (R)-; (R)-2-(4-Fluorophenyl)propan-1-ol; (R)-1-(4-Fluorophenyl)propan-2-ol; (βR)-4-Fluoro-β-methylbenzeneethanol; (R)-4-Fluoro-α-methylbenzyl carbinol; (R)-2-(4-Fluorophenyl)-1-propanol; (R)-Homofluoxetine alcohol intermediate; Betar-4-Fluoro-β-Methyl-Benzeneethanol
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Quality Control

Our production of Benzeneethanol, 4-Fluoro-β-Methyl-, (Betar)- (9Ci) adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chiral purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including chiral HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profile is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage under an inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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