Description

2-Fluorophenylurea is a specialized fluorinated organic compound that serves as a versatile building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a fluorine atom on the phenyl ring, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating molecules with tailored properties for demanding applications. This product is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and production of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated aromatic systems for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where the fluorine atom can improve efficacy and environmental profile.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex urea derivatives, heterocycles, and other specialty organic compounds.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive in the synthesis of advanced polymers and functional materials with specific thermal or chemical resistance properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluorophenylurea
CAS No.	656-31-5
Molecular Formula	C7H7FN2O
Molecular Weight	154.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2-Fluorophenyl)urea; Urea, N-(2-fluorophenyl)-; o-Fluorophenylurea; 2-Fluorophenylcarbamide; (2-Fluorophenyl)urea; N-(2-Fluorophenyl)urea; 2-FU
EINECS	211-498-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluorophenylurea is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation and clumping.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	185 - 190 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.