Description

2-Fluoro-6-Methoxybenzyl Alcohol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both fluorine and methoxy substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent for method development in cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic transformations.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: Used as a model compound to study the influence of ortho-fluorine and methoxy groups on reaction pathways and molecular conformation.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-6-Methoxybenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	500912-17-4
Molecular Formula	C8H9FO2
Molecular Weight	156.15 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Fluoro-6-methoxyphenyl)methanol; 2-Fluoro-6-methoxybenzenemethanol; 1-(2-Fluoro-6-methoxyphenyl)methanol; α-Fluoro-2-methoxybenzyl alcohol; 2-Fluoro-6-methyloxybenzyl alcohol; 2-Fluoro-6-methoxy-benzylalcohol; 2-Fluoro-6-methoxybenzylalcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-6-Methoxybenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment ensures material consistency for your critical research and development processes.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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