Description

1-(3-Fluoro-4-Methoxyphenyl)Ethanol is a versatile chiral building block and intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the presence of both a fluorine atom and a methoxy group on the aromatic ring, which can dramatically influence the biological activity and physicochemical properties of target molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

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 production of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine moiety enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Employed as a ligand precursor or a chiral pool material in stereoselective synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for complex fragrance molecules and specialty polymers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Utilized in chemical research for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways involving fluorinated aromatics.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(3-Fluoro-4-Methoxyphenyl)Ethanol
CAS No.	590417-81-5
Molecular Formula	C9H11FO2
Molecular Weight	170.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(3-Fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)ethan-1-ol; α-Methyl-3-fluoro-4-methoxybenzyl alcohol; (3-Fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)methylcarbinol; 3-Fluoro-4-methoxy-α-methylbenzenemethanol; 1-(3-Fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)ethyl alcohol; 2-(3-Fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-ol (isomeric check); FMPE (abbreviation)
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Quality Control

Our 1-(3-Fluoro-4-Methoxyphenyl)Ethanol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral purity assessment, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided for every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your internal specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee (Enantiomeric Excess)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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