Description

3-Fluorophenethyl Alcohol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic alcohol building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique reactivity imparted by the fluorine substituent, enabling precise molecular modifications for performance-driven applications. This compound is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of fluorinated drug candidates, including potential CNS-active molecules and enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated mesogens and charge-transport materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorinated phenethyl side chains into polymers, altering surface properties, chemical resistance, and thermal stability.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Acts as a building block for synthesizing novel fluorinated aromatic compounds with unique organoleptic properties.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent for method development in cross-coupling reactions, asymmetric synthesis, and fluorine chemistry studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluorophenethyl Alcohol
CAS No.	75321-89-0
Molecular Formula	C8H9FO
Molecular Weight	140.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3-Fluorophenyl)ethanol; 3-Fluorobenzeneethanol; m-Fluorophenethyl Alcohol; (3-Fluorophenyl)ethan-1-ol; 3-Fluorophenylethanol; 3-Fluoro-β-phenethyl alcohol; 2-(3-Fluorophenyl)ethan-1-ol; 3-Fluorophenethanol
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Quality Control

Our 3-Fluorophenethyl Alcohol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	≤ 2.0% total

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