Description

(1-Fluorovinyl)Benzene is a versatile fluorinated styrene derivative, serving as a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in introducing a reactive vinyl fluoride moiety into aromatic systems, enabling the creation of complex, fluorine-containing molecules. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors seeking to incorporate fluorine for its unique electronic and steric properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the fluorovinyl group modulates bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides with enhanced efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: A key monomer for creating fluorine-containing polymers and small molecules used in display technologies and organic electronics.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a co-monomer to impart specific chemical resistance, lower dielectric constant, or altered surface properties to specialty polymers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Heck, Suzuki) for constructing complex biaryl and conjugated systems.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: A valuable reagent for exploring new fluorination methodologies and the synthesis of fluorinated analogs in medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1-Fluorovinyl)Benzene
CAS No.	696-31-1
Molecular Formula	C8H7F
Molecular Weight	122.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Fluoro-1-phenylethene; α-Fluorostyrene; (Fluorovinyl)benzene; 1-Fluoroethenylbenzene; 1-Phenyl-1-fluoroethylene; Vinyl fluoride, phenyl-; Benzene, (1-fluoroethenyl)-; Styrene, α-fluoro-
EINECS	211-795-8

Quality Control

Every batch of (1-Fluorovinyl)Benzene is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, and our rigorous analytical protocols confirm identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically by GC), water content, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities	≤ 2.0%

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