Description

2,3-Dimethyl-4-Fluorophenol is a fluorinated phenolic compound that serves as a versatile and valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both fluorine and hydroxyl substituents on a dimethylated benzene ring, makes it a critical building block for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce fluorine for enhanced bioactivity, metabolic stability, or material characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in creating fluorinated drug candidates to improve potency and pharmacokinetic profiles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the fluorine atom can increase biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for display technologies (LCDs), contributing to improved dielectric anisotropy and response times.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the production of specialty polymers, including engineering plastics and high-performance resins with enhanced chemical resistance.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Utilized in the research and development of organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials for OLEDs and photovoltaic cells.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry, process chemistry, and exploratory synthesis in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dimethyl-4-Fluorophenol
CAS No.	77249-34-4
Molecular Formula	C8H9FO
Molecular Weight	140.16 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Fluoro-2,3-dimethylphenol; 2,3-Dimethyl-4-fluorophenol; 4-Fluoro-2,3-xylenol; 2,3-Dimethyl-4-fluoro-1-hydroxybenzene; Phenol, 4-fluoro-2,3-dimethyl-; 2,3-Dimethyl-4-fluorophenol (primary name); 4-Fluoro-2,3-dimethylphenol (IUPAC); 77249-34-4 (CAS Registry Number)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Dimethyl-4-Fluorophenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, GC for residual solvents, and spectroscopic identification (IR, NMR). A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH Q3C guidelines

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