Description

Benzenemethanol, 3-Fluoro-2-Methyl- (9Ci) is a fluorinated benzyl alcohol derivative, serving as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring both a fluorine atom and a methyl group on the aromatic ring, makes it a critical building block for introducing specific steric and electronic properties into target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS disorders and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the production of fluorinated aromatic components for electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in custom synthesis and contract manufacturing for creating complex, fluorinated specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new fluorination chemistry and cross-coupling reactions in laboratory settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzenemethanol, 3-Fluoro-2-Methyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	500912-13-0
Molecular Formula	C8H9FO
Molecular Weight	140.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Fluoro-2-methylbenzenemethanol; (3-Fluoro-2-methylphenyl)methanol; 2-Methyl-3-fluorobenzyl alcohol; 3-Fluoro-2-methylbenzyl alcohol; 1-(3-Fluoro-2-methylphenyl)methanol; Benzenemethanol, 3-fluoro-2-methyl-; 500912-13-0; 3-Fluoro-o-tolylmethanol
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Quality Control

Every batch of Benzenemethanol, 3-Fluoro-2-Methyl- (9Ci) is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for research and scale-up applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced analytical techniques.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area 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 the original packaging or amber glass until use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.