Description

2-(2-Fluorophenyl)Oxirane is a versatile fluorinated epoxide building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the reactivity of the strained oxirane ring, which allows for ring-opening reactions to introduce the 2-fluorophenyl moiety into more complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing fluorinated drug candidates, potentially enhancing metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that incorporate fluorinated aromatic groups.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating fluorinated aromatic components used in electronic display technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorinated phenyl groups into polymer chains, altering surface properties, chemical resistance, or optical characteristics.
• Cross-coupling & Catalysis Research: Valuable substrate in methodological studies for developing new metal-catalyzed coupling reactions involving fluorinated arenes.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Intermediate for producing specialty fluorinated aromatics used in flavors, fragrances, and advanced materials.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-(2-Fluorophenyl)Oxirane
CAS No.	74249-17-5
Molecular Formula	C8H7FO
Molecular Weight	138.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Fluorophenyl)oxirane; 1-Fluoro-2-(oxiran-2-yl)benzene; 2-(2-Fluorophenyl)ethylene oxide; o-Fluorophenyloxirane; (2-Fluorophenyl)ethylene oxide; 2-Fluorostyrene oxide; Glycidyl 2-fluorobenzene; 2,3-Epoxypropyl-2-fluorobenzene
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Quality Control

Our 2-(2-Fluorophenyl)Oxirane is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, with specifications typically covering identity, assay, and impurity profiles via techniques like GC, HPLC, and NMR. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality parameters are available upon request to support your R&D and quality assurance processes.

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 acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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