Description

2-Fluoro-5-Nitrobenzyl Alcohol 96 is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic combination of a reactive benzyl alcohol group with electron-withdrawing fluoro and nitro substituents, enabling precise molecular modifications. This compound is primarily sought after by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated aromatic scaffolds for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the nitro and fluoro groups contribute to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of advanced polymers and liquid crystals, where its aromatic structure and functional groups can impart specific electronic or optical properties.
• Chemical Derivatization: The benzyl alcohol group is readily functionalized for use in peptide synthesis, linker chemistry, and the creation of chemical probes for biological studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-5-Nitrobenzyl Alcohol 96
CAS No.	63878-73-9
Molecular Formula	C7H6FNO3
Molecular Weight	171.13 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Fluoro-5-nitrophenyl)methanol; 2-Fluoro-5-nitrobenzenemethanol; 1-(Fluoromethyl)-2-nitro-5-fluorobenzene; 5-Nitro-2-fluorobenzyl alcohol; α-Fluoro-5-nitrobenzyl alcohol; 2-Fluoro-5-nitrobenzylalcohol; Benzenemethanol, 2-fluoro-5-nitro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-5-Nitrobenzyl Alcohol 96 is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every 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 heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 96.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.