Description

2-Fluorophenol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic compound serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a fluorine atom adjacent to a phenolic hydroxyl group, makes it a valuable intermediate for introducing fluorinated motifs into target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential antiviral and central nervous system (CNS) drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Used in the development of fluorinated components for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes to improve performance and stability.
• Polymer Modification: Intermediate for synthesizing fluorinated monomers or additives to impart specific properties like chemical resistance or low surface energy to polymers.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for producing specialized fluorinated dyes and pigments with unique color fastness and spectral properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in medicinal chemistry and material science R&D for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and novel compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluorophenol
CAS No.	69481-43-2
Molecular Formula	C6H5FO
Molecular Weight	112.10 g/mol
Synonyms	o-Fluorophenol; 1-Fluoro-2-hydroxybenzene; 2-Hydroxyfluorobenzene; Fluorophen-2-ol; Ortho-fluorophenol; 2-Fluoro-1-hydroxybenzene; Phenol, 2-fluoro-
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Quality Control

Our 2-Fluorophenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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, strong bases, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC/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.