Description

1-(Pentafluorophenyl)Ethanol is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block, distinguished by its pentafluorophenyl group and reactive hydroxyl functionality. This compound is essential for introducing lipophilic and electron-deficient aromatic systems into target molecules, significantly altering their physical and electronic properties. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for synthesizing novel active ingredients and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated aromatic moieties to enhance metabolic stability, bioavailability, and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the pentafluorophenyl group contributes to improved weatherfastness and biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of fluorinated components for electronic display materials, contributing to desired dielectric anisotropy and thermal stability.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create sophisticated chiral ligands and catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated as a monomer or cross-linking agent to engineer specialty polymers with enhanced chemical resistance, lower surface energy, or specific optical properties.
• Advanced Material Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorinated compounds with applications in sensors, coatings, and nanotechnology.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Pentafluorophenyl)Ethanol
CAS No.	7583-08-6
Molecular Formula	C8H5F5O
Molecular Weight	212.12 g/mol
Synonyms	α-(Pentafluorophenyl)ethanol; (Pentafluorophenyl)methanol, methyl-; 1-(2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluorophenyl)ethanol; 2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluoro-α-methylbenzyl alcohol; α-Methyl-2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorobenzyl alcohol; Pentafluorophenylethanol; PFP-Ethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1-(Pentafluorophenyl)Ethanol is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the precise requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) is recommended to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.