Description

2-(Pentafluorophenyl)Ethanol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic alcohol building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a pentafluorophenyl group, imparts significant lipophilicity and electronic properties, making it a critical intermediate for high-value applications. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring fluorinated aromatic moieties to enhance metabolic stability and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the pentafluorophenyl group can improve efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers to alter surface properties, increase chemical resistance, or adjust refractive index.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalysis, including cross-coupling reactions.
• Advanced Material Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for developing new fluorinated compounds with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Pentafluorophenyl)Ethanol
CAS No.	653-31-6
Molecular Formula	C8H5F5O
Molecular Weight	212.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Pentafluorophenyl)ethan-1-ol; 2-(Perfluorophenyl)ethanol; Pentafluorophenethyl Alcohol; α-Hydroxyethylpentafluorobenzene; 2-(2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluorophenyl)ethanol; 653-31-6; Pentafluorobenzeneethanol
EINECS	211-484-8

Quality Control

Our 2-(Pentafluorophenyl)Ethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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